Boil water advisories can happen because of water main breaks, equipment outages or planned maintenance or expansion. The intention is to make sure no one is drinking water out of the tap that might not be safe.

Hoboken residents should be careful and not drink tap water without boiling it on Tuesday, officials say. The reason? A boil water advisory has been issued for Hoboken due to fluctuations in water pressure caused by efforts to stabilize service after a water main break at 18th Street & Jersey Avenue in Jersey City.

Due to the large size of the water main break, many residents in southern Prince George’s County are experiencing low water pressure, and some areas may have no water at all. As a precautionary measure, WSSC Water has recommended that all affected customers follow Boil Water Advisory guidelines.