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Residents say June 13 water-main break left families with destroyed homes, seek city assistance
Summary
Multiple residents affected by the June 13, 2024 water main break in the Adams/Philadelphia area told the commission they remain displaced or under-repaired, cited health impacts and large out-of-pocket costs, and said earlier city responses were inadequate or stalled.
More than a handful of residents told the commission they continue to suffer health and financial consequences from a June 13, 2024 water main break at Adams and Philadelphia, describing mold, destroyed personal property and repair debts.
"It has now been over 7 months since the water main break at Adams in Philadelphia on June 13, 2024," said Jasmine Ryder, a Third Ward resident. "This water main break destroyed many of our homes, cars, and belongings. Since then, we have been living in constant chaos, trying to get things fixed, figuring out how to pay for it all, and adjusting to what feels like a new…
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