Boil Water Advisory in Effect for Parts of Camden, New Jersey Following Water Main Break

Camden, NJ – A boil water advisory remains in effect for a portion of Camden, New Jersey, following a water main break that occurred Sunday night, February 22, 2026, as a winter storm impacted the Philadelphia region [CBS News]. The break occurred at the intersection of 9th and Jefferson streets [American Water Newsroom].

Affected Areas

The advisory applies to customers south of Ferry Avenue through Collings Road, encompassing the neighborhoods of Fairview, Morgan Village, and Centerville, as well as a portion of Waterfront South [American Water Newsroom], [CBS News].

Repairs and Testing

Repairs to the water main have been completed, and crews are currently flushing the system. However, the boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice whereas water quality testing is performed [CBS News]. American Water anticipates that testing will accept 48 to 72 hours to complete [CBS News].

Precautionary Measures

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions [CBS News]:

• Boil water for at least one minute before consuming it.
• Throw away or do not use uncooked food or beverages, or ice cubes made with tap water during the advisory.
• Keep boiled water refrigerated for drinking.
• Do not swallow water while showering or bathing.
• Rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash and dry cycles.
• Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water, as most home filters do not provide adequate protection from microorganisms.
• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries.
• Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).

Infrastructure Improvements

New Jersey American Water is currently investing $400,000 to upgrade water infrastructure in Camden, replacing 1,700 feet of water pipe originally installed in the early 1900s with new 8-inch ductile iron water main [New Jersey American Water]. This project aims to improve reliability, water quality, and fire protection for local customers [New Jersey American Water].

American Water and the City of Camden will provide updates once the boil water advisory is lifted.