Water back on in Richmond Hill after water main break near Highway 17 and Kroger Drive
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Published: Mar. 14, 2023 at 1:32 PM EDT|Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:28 PM EDT
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: The City of Richmond Hill says the water has been turned back on.
Crews flushed some of the hydrants in the area to let air out of the line.
The city says the water is safe and does not need to be boiled.
The water main on Highway 17 and Kroger Drive in Richmond Hill will be shut off for 3-4 hours as crews repair it.
According to the city, a utility contractor hit a water main as they were digging.
It happened Tuesday around 2 p.m.
The exact radius that is affected is unknown at this time, officials say.
WTOC will keep you up to date as we learn more.
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