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HYDRANT FLUSHING BEGINS WEEK OF JUNE 2nd
The annual hydrant-flushing program is beginning in Hawthorne as well as those residents in North Haledon served by Hawthorne’s water. This program will start the week of June 2nd and will continue for the next 4 to 6 weeks. The work will be done daily during regular business hours.
No interruption of service will result, but residents may possibly experience slight discoloration or a drop in water pressure. Any resident who notices a problem should call 973-427-5330. If there is discoloration, residents should let the tap run for a few minutes until water runs clear.
Who to Contact for Certain Water Problems
- Bad taste, odor or sediment in tap water - Call 973-427-2501
- Call 973-427-2378 for questions about a high bill.
- Leaking meter - Call 973-427-2378
- Leaking valve (before or after the meter) - homeowner's responsibility, but call 973-427-2378 to schedule a shut-off. There is a shut-off fee of $60 to be applied to your water bill.
- Leaking water service (pipe from curb to house)- Property owner’s responsibility
- Leaking hydrant or water main in road - Call the 973-427-2501.
- Moving? If you are responsible for the water bill, call 973-427-2378 two business days before the closing or two days before you move to request a final reading. The new owner's name is also required upon request of the final water reading.
- Low water pressure? Call 973-427-2378 or, after regular business hours 973-427-2501.
- New connection to the water system, submit application to Public Works, 445 Lafayette Avenue.
There is a cost for certain water service functions.
Resources & Related Documents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
NJWB Online Project Posting - Galvanized Service Line Phase 4
NJWB Online Project Posting – Rehabilitation of Peach Tree Water Storage Tank
2025 Water Quality Report for Hawthorne (with test results from 2024)
2024 Water Quality Report for Hawthorne (with test results from 2023)
2023 Water Quality Report for Hawthorne (with test results from 2022)
Copies of reports may be emailed or printed upon request, please call 973-427-2378.