Government Accountability

Aging Infrastructure in Paterson Leaves Thousands Parched and Frustrated

By Economics Desk | August 12, 2025

A broken 140-year-old water main in Paterson, NJ, has left nearly 200,000 residents with low or no water pressure and a boil water advisory, spotlighting the dangers of crumbling infrastructure that threaten basic American freedoms and security.

When did we start accepting that essential services like clean water could be a luxury rather than a right? In Paterson, New Jersey—a city with nearly 160,000 residents—thousands are now grappling with this harsh reality following a break in a 140-year-old water main. Since last Friday, many have faced little or no running water, forcing families to rely on portable showers and bottled deliveries just to meet their most basic needs.Is America’s Infrastructure Crisis Putting Our National Security at Risk?The damage in Paterson is more than an inconvenience—it's a symptom of a broader failure that undermines national sovereignty and economic...

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