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October 5, 2022 12:17 PM
WATER ADVISORY 10/6/22!
This is an advisory announcement from the Township of Bloomfield. Due to emergency water supply issues along the City of Newark supply lines, which provide water to the Township of Bloomfield, residents may experience little to no water pressure for a period of time. Water pressures remain normal at this time.
The Bloomfield Water Department is currently working to make sure our water pressure remains normal by tapping into a water line with Passaic Valley Water Commission.
No actions by Bloomfield Water customers are presently required.
The township will provide updates on this situation as the work of both Bloomfield and the City of Newark progresses.
Latest Update:
October 6, 2022 8:42 AM
Emergency Notification
Township of Bloomfield Water Department
October 6, 2022
This is an update regarding the Bloomfield Water Emergency notification. The City of Newark continues to make repairs on their main supply line to Bloomfield.
Some areas of the Township will continue to experience low pressure over the next several hours.
If any residents are experiencing a full loss of water, please notify the Bloomfield Engineering Department at 973-680-4009. If lines are busy, please leave a message with your phone number and location and someone will return your call. You can also send an e-mail to engineering@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.
As a precaution, a boil water advisory remains in effect for the entire township, even if you are not experiencing low pressure. Bloomfield Water customers are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food, juices or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; and washing dishes until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Boiling water is required even if your residence or business does not experience low pressure and should continue after pressures return to normal until further notice.
Further updates will be provided.
Prior Updates
October 5, 2022 8:44 PM
Emergency Notification - UPDATE
Township of Bloomfield Water Department
October 5, 2022
Due to emergency repairs presently being performed tonight on the City of Newark supply Lines to Bloomfield, residents of Bloomfield will experience low to zero water pressure beginning at 10PM.
This work is expected to last from 8 to 10 hours upon before full water pressure is restored. You will be notified if this schedule changes.
It is strongly recommended that in preparation of the shutdown, you fill pitchers and similar containers with water and place them in your refrigerator for cooking and consumption. Filling bathtubs and utility sinks with water is also recommended so that water is available for utility and cleaning purposes.
Effective immediately and until further notice, Bloomfield Water customers are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food, juices or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; and washing dishes until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Boiling water is required even if your residence or business does not experience low pressure and should continue after pressures return to normal until further notice.
Further updates will be provided tomorrow, Thursday, October 6th.