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IMPORTANT WATER UPDATE FOR YONKERS RESIDENTS Boil Water Advisory

The City of Yonkers announced a water shutdown on Nepperhan Avenue for a permanent repair to a water main break. Consequently, the Westchester County Department of Health has issued a boil water advisory for specific addresses on Moquette Row North and Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers. Residents in these areas must boil tap water for at least one minute before consumption due to potential contamination from reduced water pressure. Update (News12, 28.08.2026, 17:20): The advisory covers Southwest Yonkers, impacting 50,000 to 70,000 residents and is in effect through Thursday. The major water main break occurred on Sunday evening. Update (News12 New York, 28.08.2026, 17:25): The advisory covers Southwest Yonkers and is in effect through at least Thursday, August 28, 2026, impacting 50,000 to 70,000 people. The major water main break occurred on Sunday night. Update (News12 New York, 29.08.2026, 00:05): The water main break was caused by a state contractor. Water service was restored by 4 p.m. Wednesday, though the advisory is now expected to last through Friday pending satisfactory bacteriological test results. Update (lohud.com, 29.08.2026, 19:50): The advisory now includes Moquette Row South and applies to Nepperhan Avenue between Lake and Ashburton Avenues. Residents must boil water for drinking, preparing food, and brushing teeth. The advisory will remain until repairs are complete, the system is flushed, and laboratory testing confirms water safety. Update (News12 Hudson Valley, 29.08.2026, 21:20): The water main break occurred between Axminster Street and Ashburton Avenue. Update (News12 New York, 31.08.2026, 19:30): A 30-inch water line was damaged during work on the Saw Mill Parkway. This incident affects 32 single-family homes and 10 commercial buildings. All-clear (News 12 New Jersey, 31.08.2026, 23:31): The boil water advisory was lifted on Friday, August 29, 2026. The advisory had been implemented on Sunday, August 25, 2026.

Location

Yonkers, Westchester County

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

01/08/2026, 02:00

End

30/09/2026, 07:18

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological

Status

Status unconfirmed

Region

Westchester County

Last updated

30/09/2026, 07:18