Water disruption for sections of Manchester

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Water disruption for sections of Manchester

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it is working to restore full operations at its Moravia Treatment Plant in Manchester. Due to an electrical issue, the plant is currently operating at 50 per cent of its capacity, says the NWC. As a...

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