A citywide water emergency in Newark, New Jersey, was prompted by a massive water main break in neighboring Belleville on Tuesday, with advisories to boil water in both cities until further notice.The water main break occurred at the border between the two cities, in Branch Brook Park, according to a statement from the city of Belleville. A video shared by the Belleville Fire Department shows water rushing from underground at the scene. A vehicle can be seen almost completely submerged in what appears to be a sinkhole caused by the water main break.The city warned of low or no water pressure for residents on Tuesday, and announced the distribution of free cases of bottled water at the senior center at 125 Franklin Avenue. In Newark, city officials are distributing water door to door.“The Department of Water and Sewer Utilities has been working diligently all day to get the break under control and restore full service,” Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said in a statement Tuesday. “Because of this hard work, some residents have seen their water service restored and we are continuing to work until full restoration.”As a result of the water emergency, the Newark Board of Education tweeted that summer school programs were canceled Tuesday and Wednesday.
