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Russ Zimmer HAZLET – New Jersey American Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Dover Court in Hazlet, after a water main break.
The company said about 14 customers are affected.
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Customers on Dover Court are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow cooling before drinking it or using it for ice cubes, washing vegetables and fruit and for brushing teeth.
New Jersey American Water also recommends the following steps in a release issued Thursday night: – Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes if made with tap water during the day of the advisory; – Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking; – Rinse hand-washed dishes for a minute in diluted bleach (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle.
– Do not swallow water while you are showering or bathing; – Provide pets with boiled water after cooling; – Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms; – Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.
If customers have any questions they can dial 1-800-272-1325.
Austin Bogues 732-643-4009; abogues@gannettnj.com