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Water service restored at Osborn Correctional Institution following water main break

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SOMERS, CT. (WFSB) — Water service has been restored at Osborn Correctional Institution after a water main break placed the facility on lockdown Friday morning, according to a Department of Correction spokesperson.

Officials said the institution has since returned to normal operations.

They originally thought the break was fixed on Friday, however after a check up, they said there was more work to be done.

Hand sanitizer, portable toilets, and water bottles were made available for those affected.

Osborn Correctional also worked with other facilities so that incarcerated workers could shower.

Their original statement is below.

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