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Wayne’s Water Crisis Turned Around | Charleston News
Wayne, a town of just 2,400 souls, faced a water crisis that threatened to leave them dry—literally. Their aging plant, pushed to its limits, collapsed under pressure after a chemical spill in January, forcing residents to rely on bottled water while crews scrambled to restore safety amid misleading info. Leaks multiplied, tanks dwindled to mere feet, and the mayor was warned they’d run out in three days. But with grit, teamwork, and sixty-five leaks patched by July’s end, the community clawed back control—no longer running on overdrive, but breathing easier thanks to relentless effort and…
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