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Flood Recedes, But Only 1 Well Remains

Cedar Rapids restricts water use for next few days

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 14, 2008 7:55 PM CDT

(Newser) – Floodwaters receded today after 24,000 people fled Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but only one well is uncontaminated to service the city, CNN reports. Officials say it will run down if people take showers and flush toilets over the next 3 or 4 days. "Water...   Read full story »

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