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Water main break in Harrisonburg being repaired, Public Works says - WHSV

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Water main break in Harrisonburg repaired, Public Works says

Published: Oct. 11, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Rockingham County Public Works says water has been restored after a water main break.

Public Works says people should run their faucets to expel any air from the lines.

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