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Hicksville Water District Gets $14M To Fight Likely Carcinogen
The grant comes after the water authority announced a moratorium on water service connections for Hicksville homes and businesses.

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The grant comes after the water authority announced a moratorium on water service connections for Hicksville homes and businesses.

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