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East Providence Deals With Third Water Main Break In Last Week

East Providence said between 30 and 40 customers were affected by the latest water main break on Apulia Street.

East Providence said between 30 and 40 customers were affected by the latest water main break on Apulia Street.
East Providence said between 30 and 40 customers were affected by the latest water main break on Apulia Street. (Patch Media)

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Another day, another water main break in East Providence. On Thursday, city officials said that between 30 and 40 customers were affected during a water main break on Apulia Street.

City officials said crews were working on the problem Thursday afternoon and that restoration efforts may stretch into the night. Residents in the area are asked to run their water until it is clear.

Those with any questions are asked to call 401-435-7741.

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This is the latest in an ongoing rash of water worries in the with the third water main break in the past week.

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