Officials said Tuesday that a leak preventing water pressure from returning following last week's massive water main break in Paterson, N.J. is being repaired. Nearly 200,000 people remain under a boil water advisory for a fifth straight day.

Elected officials announce progress in fixing Paterson water main break. Tuesday marks the fifth day since a major water main break in Paterson left the entire city and surrounding towns with little to no water pressure.

People, who were affected by a water main break that that led to reduced service to nearly 200,000 homes and businesses, pick up cases of bottled water at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson, N.J., on Aug. 11, 2025. Credit: AP/Ted Shaffrey