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Rockland, Ont. urban area without water after main break drains tower

The urban area of Rockland, Ont. has its water back Tuesday, according to the city. Tim Graham / Getty Images

The urban area of Clarence-Rockland, Ont., is facing a water shortage after a “major water main break” on Monday morning.

The city along the Ottawa River said in a brief statement Monday that the break on Du Parc Avenue caused the water tower on St-Joseph Street to empty.

As a result, the urban area of Rockland is without water to start the week.

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The city hall parking lot at 1560 Laurier St. has portable washrooms set up for residents in the interim.

Crews from Clarence-Rockland are on scene but said there are no estimates for when the break will be fixed.

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