About 75% of the Paterson's water service has been restored, but thousands remain under a boil water advisory​ until testing confirms it is safe to drink.

About 70,000 people in Paterson, Haledon, North Haledon and Prospect Park are still without water on Thursday after a main break last week. Two major lines were ruptured when a water main broke on Friday,

Some businesses in Passaic County have been forced to temporarily shut their doors as many remain without water due to water main break in Paterson.