Some North Jersey towns continue their boil water advisory that has now lasted several weeks. This can be uncharted territory for many families as people must alter their methods of cooking, drinking water and brushing their teeth.

Two separate water main breaks occurred within weeks of each other that left places in Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, North Haledon and Fair Lawn without water. While many have regained access to water, as of Aug. 26 some areas of these municipalities are still under a boil water advisory.

Local officials gave specific instructions posted on their town website on how to deal with this specific advisory.

While uncommon, boil water advisories have been necessary in the past across the country and even many times in New Jersey.

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