NJ City Declares State of Emergency as Water Crisis Continues

Water slowly being restored in Haledon, but boil water advisory still in effect

All residents should be experiencing a water return, but officials say the water needs to be boiled before using it and to conserve as much of it as you can.

NJ city declares state of emergency as water crisis continues

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- On Friday, Haledon Mayor Michael Johnson declared a state of emergency because of the ongoing Paterson water crisis. “We still have parts of town that haven’t received water at all,” said Johnson. “The impact is serious and everybody is frustrated.” Many residents still do not have enough water pressure to flush toilets or take showers. “We don’t even know the timeline, where it’s going to end,” said Johnson. “So, at least …