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50,000 in Cary and Morrisville impacted by water main break along NC 55; Cary schools dismiss early
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Key Points:
- A 30-inch water main break in Cary has affected approximately 50,000 customers in Cary and Morrisville, causing significant disruptions in the central pressure zone.
- Over 20 schools in Cary are dismissing early due to reduced water pressure, as a precautionary measure.
- N.C. Highway 55 is closed in both directions between Jenks Road and Turner Creek Road intersections, with reopening expected before noon.
- Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before use or use bottled water, as low pressure may allow bacteria to enter the system, though no harmful bacteria have been detected.
- The incident caused an embankment washout near a drainage structure, covering the road with soil and concrete, and reports of low or no water pressure began before 3 a.m.
