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Residents of the Batts Chapel-Lapile communities say they are coping with a water shortage caused by a break in the main water line.

Cindy Woolsey, spokeswoman for the Batts Chapel-Lapile Water Association, reported that damage occurred to the water line on Oct. 19 after heavy rains inundated Lapile Creek, causing its banks to crush the water pipe. A downed tree added to the damage.

Five fire hoses are being run from the New London Water Association to provide temporary water supplies for about 75 households in the area. Residents are under a boil water ord...