The drop in pressure from a water main break can allow untreated water and harmful microbes to enter the supply.

The New York State Department of Health considers any amount of E. Coli found in water to be a health hazard. Officials said the source of the contamination is being tested and investigated. You’ll be told when you can stop boiling water. The health department said to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute and let it cool before using.

As City of Paterson and the borough of Prospect Park remain under a boil water advisory, city officials will be giving away free water to residents on Saturday. The