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Lunenburg, N.S., to Ease Water Conservation Measures Two Days After Dam Breach
Crews built berms and trenches after the breach cut water to the treatment plant, and the town said two of three pumps still work.
- On Wednesday, the newly built Dares Lake dam cracked, flooding the pump building and forcing Lunenburg to restrict water usage to essential purposes only.
- Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra noted the $1 million dam was installed within the last year, calling the collapse 'shocking' given it was among the town's newest infrastructure.
- Emergency crews stabilized the site with berms and trenches, while the Regional Emergency Management Organization reported that local restaurants, schools, and businesses closed until reservoir levels stabilized.
- On Saturday, the town announced that water conservation restrictions have been lifted following significant progress in restoring reserves, allowing businesses to resume normal operations.
- Two of the three pumps are now partially functional as officials continue investigating the cause of the breach, which remains unknown, the organization confirmed.
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Lunenburg water conservation continues after Dares Lake dam breach
Water conservation efforts continued for a second day in Lunenburg, N.S., along with school and business closures, as crews worked to repair the Dares Lake dam. The recently-constructed dam was breached Wednesday around 1 p.m. after a crack formed, sending water into the pump building. Since the dam is the Town of Lunenburg’s main water [...]
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