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Rangeley Officials Urge Water Conservation After Main Break

11/7/2025

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Rangeley officials in Maine urged residents to conserve water after a catastrophic water main break.
Crews from the Rangeley Water District repaired the break late Wednesday, but the reservoir remains low.
Officials warned early Thursday to limit non-essential water use to preserve pressure for essential services and fire protection, as discolored water may occur during refill.
The reservoir may take 1–2 days to normalize.

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Rangeley officials in Maine urged residents to conserve water after a catastrophic water main break.
Crews from the Rangeley Water District repaired the break late Wednesday, but the reservoir remains low.
Officials warned early Thursday to limit non-essential water use to preserve pressure for essential services and fire protection, as discolored water may occur during refill.
The reservoir may take 1–2 days to normalize.