UPDATE: Water main break on Bowers Drive in Allamuchy Township repaired, officials say

ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A water main break on Bowers Drive in Allamuchy Township has been repaired, and no boil water advisory is in effect, according to township officials.

The township announced the repairs in an update following a water main break reported Thursday night, Nov. 5.

Officials advised residents experiencing brown or discolored water to run their cold water until it becomes clear.

There is no boil water advisory in effect, officials emphasized.

The water main break was initially reported around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, when the Allamuchy Township Office of Emergency Management announced that the Allamuchy Water Department was on the scene addressing the problem.

At the time, officials warned that residents in the surrounding area could experience reduced water pressure or a complete loss of water service while crews worked to repair the damaged water main.

Motorists and residents were also urged to use caution near Bowers Drive during the repair work.

Township officials thanked residents for their patience while the repairs were completed.

Residents can visit the township’s official website at www.allamuchynj.org for additional information and updates.