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Miami senior residents went over a week without running water. It returned hours after they told their story.
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Larry Seward , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The issue began when a water line outside Building 10 burst.
Senior residents in Overtown's Town Park Village experienced a prolonged disruption in their water service. The issue began when a water line outside Building 10 burst. Residents went without running water for over a week.
The situation changed after they shared their story with CBS News Miami . Water service was restored hours later. Residents had previously received emails from property managers regarding the water pipe issues and potential relocation.
Further details about the incident and the residents' experiences are available from CBS News Miami. The sudden resolution of the issue has been noted by the affected residents.
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Category: arts Published: August 12, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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