HOBOKEN, NJ - A boil water advisory was issued for Hoboken on Tuesday following a water main break in Jersey City.

What we know:

The break happened at 18th Street and Jersey Avenue.

The Hoboken Public School District will have a 90-minute delay opening for students. Schools will open at 9:45 a.m.

The boil water order is in effect until further notice. Veolia Water will notify residents when the order is lifted.

Why you should care:

"Low water pressure could potentially allow for the presence of harmful microbes in the system," Veolia Water said in a press release. "Microbes in drinking water can cause illness and could pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

What they're saying:

"In the interest of public health, the boil water advisory was issued due to fluctuations in water pressure caused by efforts to stabilize service in Hoboken after a water main break at 18th Street & Jersey Avenue in neighboring Jersey City," Veolia Water said in a press release.

What you can do:

Hoboken residents are urged to bring tap water to a boil for one minute and allow it to cool before using - or use bottled water. The following measures are also recommended by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: