Boil water alert is lifted for George Street area in Morristown

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Morristown residents in the vicinity of George and Rowe streets don’t need to boil their water anymore.

Wednesday’s water main break has been repaired, and tests show the water is safe to drink, the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority reported on Friday.

Here is the full announcement.

From the SMCMUA:

A water main break occurred on George Street in Morristown.  Please be advised that water service in this vicinity may have been impacted where affected customers were notified via telephone and/or door hangers.

We are pleased to report that the repairs have been completed and subsequent water quality testing shows the water quality to be safe.  It is no longer necessary to boil your water before using.

If discolored water is observed, flush the internal cold water plumbing lines until all faucets run clear, start at the lowest level of your home or business and work your way to the highest level floor.  Flush sinks, tubs, showers, all appliances that utilize water and outdoor hose bibs.

Flush the water lines that feed the washing machine and dishwasher before use by running each through one cycle.

If discolored water is utilized to wash laundry, it may become stained, in this case the laundry may have to be rewashed (do not dry stained laundry) using an iron stain remover product.

Empty and clean automatic ice makers.

Drain and refill hot water heaters with temperatures set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Follow manufacturer recommendations for any necessary flushing of water softeners/cartridge filters.

If the water pressure or flow is lower than normal at a specific faucet, remove and clean the aerator screen.

Water reservoirs in tall buildings should be drained and refilled (as applicable). Below is a list of potentially impacted addresses:

4 George Street
2 Rowe Street
3 Rowe Street
4 Rowe Street
11 Rowe Street
13 Rowe Street
15 Rowe Street

SMCMUA apologizes for the inconvenience.  Thank you for your patience.

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