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Salt Lake Water Main Break Leaves Families Displaced | Salt Lake City News
A major water main break in Salt Lake City flooded 15 homes, displacing four families and destroying cherished belongings—including a pet—in one home. The 20-inch pipe, dating back to the 1960s, ruptured near a bridge replacement site, sparking questions about possible construction-related causes. While city crews work to remove water and prevent mold, homeowners face insurance denials and no immediate aid—no temporary housing or living expense support offered as investigations continue. UDOT says the break was outside their work zone but is cooperating. Residents, some with decades-long ties…
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