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Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Water main break near South Station in Boston

Headline from WHDH Boston

Work is underway on Federal Street in Boston to repair a water main break. Lots of water flowed down to Purchase Street following the break...

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  1. NBC Boston

    Water main break near South Station expected to slow Boston traffic today (opens NBC Boston)

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    A water main break late Thursday night sent water pouring onto the street near South Station at the edge of Boston’s Financial District. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission responded after the break happened around 11 p.m. at Federal and Summer streets.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Water main break near South Station in Boston (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Work is underway on Federal Street in Boston to repair a water main break. Lots of water flowed down to Purchase Street following the break...

  3. Boston

    Crews to repair damage from water main break near South Station (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Thousands of gallons of water rushed into the roadways early Friday, requiring repairs that will continue into Saturday.

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