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With Chemicals In Drinking Water, Burlington Details Next Steps
Burlington is taking 1 million gallons of water per day from a Massachusetts Water Resource Authority connection through Lexington.

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Burlington is taking 1 million gallons of water per day from a Massachusetts Water Resource Authority connection through Lexington.

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