A Boil Water Advisory has been issued. What does that mean?
When there is a significant loss of pressure and possibly total loss of service, a potential or actual threat to the quality of water being provided to you may arise and so as a precaution, the Borough would implement a Boil Water Advisory until testing of the water supply is deemed satisfactory.
If you are placed under a Boil Water Advisory, you 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.
The following measures are also recommended:
- Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes made with tap water during the day of the advisory;
- Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
- Do not swallow water while showering or bathing;
- Rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle;
- Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
- Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries;
- Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).
You will be asked to continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is satisfactory. This advisory would remain in effect until repairs are completed and testing shows the water quality to be safe.
If water customers have any questions please contact the Department of Public Works 973-403-6856 or the Roseland Police Department at 973-226-8700.