As a follow up to our earlier alert, the water transmission line break has been identified as a 72” diameter line on the North Jersey District Water System.  This line feeds many municipalities in Essex, Hudson and Passaic County.   North Jersey District Water authorities and crews are on site assessing the situation to isolate the leak and begin repairs.

This water transmission line does not supply Nutley and there are no water issues with the Nutley water system.  

The Nutley Water Department, Police, Fire and EMS are on site to provide assistance as needed.

Please continue to expect road closures and detours in the area of Bloomfield Avenue from Centre Street to Church Street as authorities work to make the necessary repairs.

We will provide additional information on the situation as more becomes available.

10/5/2022 - 10:00am

The Township of Nutley is aware of a water line break in one of the main transmission supply lines in the area of Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street.  These lines transverse Nutley from Bloomfield into Belleville.  At this time, the water transmission line break does not appear to be that which supplies Nutley and there are no water issues with the Nutley water system.  All transmission supply line authorities are assessing the situation to isolate the leak and make repair.  The Nutley Water Department, Police, Fire and EMS are also on site to provide assistance as needed.
 
 Please expect road closures and detours in the area of Bloomfield Avenue from Centre Street to Church Street as authorities work to make the necessary repairs.
 
 We will provide additional information on the situation as more information is available.