Watertown Mayor Jeffrey Smith said a 12-foot-long piece of piping from the city's water treatment plant, likely about 50 years old, split late Wednesday night.
He said after the piping is expected to be repaired on Thursday night, workers will begin pressurizing the system, a process that could take 24 to 36 hours. Smith warned more water breaks might occur, given the age of parts of the water system.
"We're hoping by Saturday, Sunday at the latest, that the reservoirs and the system is filled and then another two-to-three days after that, you'll have to boil water," said Smith, estimating people will have to boil water for 48 to 72 hours. Multiple water stations were being set up in Watertown, where residents can obtain bottled and canned water, as well as fill up their own containers. Both drinking and non-potable water is available.Associated Press wire services helped contribute to this report.that I have read and agree
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