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West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again
West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Springfield residents no longer need to boil their water before using it. City officials lifted the order Friday, April 21, after a second round of tests showed the water was safe to drink.  The boil order was implemented after a 24-inch water transmission pipe on Gooseberry Road broke on Tuesday, causing low pressure for hundreds of residents and fears about potential bacterial infections.  The Department of Public Works repaired the pipe, and the EPA ran multiple water quality tests over several days to verify it was safe to consume from the tap, the city said in its announcement.  …

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by Josh Lanier
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Brown Water In Parts Of City Monday, Sept. 14, As Pump Station Reopens Brown Water In Parts Of City Monday, Sept. 14, As Pump Station Reopens
Brown Water In Parts Of City Monday, Sept. 14, As Pump Station Reopens Residents can expect brown water coming out of their taps today, Monday, Sept. 14. The Department of Public Works and Parks in Worcester will be reactivating one of its water pumping stations. This may create rusty looking water during the mid-morning hours, the city said. The rusty water could be seen in the area of Pleasant Street from Tatnuck Square to the Paxton town line, Airport Drive, Goddard Memorial Drive to the Leicester town line, and the Moreland Street area. The DPW is asking people to check their water before using it, especially for laundry. For questions, or if dirty water…

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by Kristin Palpini