Customers in these towns are instructed to boil their water before using
and conserve outdoor water use during repair

As a result of loss of pressure from a 36-inch water main break on Rt. 206 in Somerville, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory boil water advisory for customers residing in Bridgewater, Raritan Borough and Somerville. (Raritan System PWSID: NJ2004002)

A potential or actual threat to the quality of water being provided to the above area currently exists. As a precaution, we are implementing a limited Boil Water Advisory until testing of the water supply is deemed satisfactory. New Jersey American Water will provide information as to when the advisory is lifted.

Effective immediately and until further notice, customers within the impacted areas are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow cooling 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.

New Jersey American Water also recommends the following steps:

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