Crews Work To Repair Water Main Break In Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Crews are working to repair a water main break in Jersey City.

Approximately 500 customers are without service.

Chopper 2 was over the scene on Linden Avenue between Ocean and Garfield avenues.

#JerseyCity Update: Our crews are still on site making repairs and service disruptions have expanded in the area. A water truck is available on Merritt. near Old Bergen Road. We understand the situation is frustrating and we thank you for your continued patience.

— SUEZ Water NJ (@SUEZwaterNJ) March 18, 2020

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As CBS2’s Jim Smith reported, it appeared the water had been turned off as crews began repairs.

Workers could be seen pumping water from the ground and using a backhoe to access the broken main.

A water truck has been called in to provide water to residents on Merritt near Old Bergen Road.