JERSEY CITY — United Water Jersey City announced on its website that Tuesday morning it will temporarily shut down a transmission main which serves all parts of downtown Jersey City except the Newport area. That was done starting at 9 a.m. to replace a broken valve in the vicinity of Christ Hospital. The repairs are expected to completed by evening time.
During the repair time, customers in the following downtown areas may experience low water pressure or discolored water:
• 18th Street to Dudley Street
• Green Street to Woodward Street
• Ash Street to Communipaw Avenue
• Monitor Street to Van Horne Street
“This project will help ensure that Jersey City has a reliable supply of safe drinking water,” said John Hroncich, operations manager for United Water Jersey City. “It will also enable us to improve firefighting capabilities for this neighborhood and provide better service in the event of emergencies.”
Hroncich explained said the shutdown has been coordinated with the mayor’s office and police, fire and health care officials.
He recommends that customers can fill containers with water for drinking and cooking, and collect water in the bathtub for washing and flushing the toilet.
Hroncich said customers may experience discolored water during and shortly after the shutdown, which is caused by harmless minerals that have accumulated in the mains.
Customers can visit the company’s website at unitedwater.com/uwjc or call 800-575-4433 for additional information. – RK