WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - With water distribution centers closed on Sunday night, residents have turned to alternative sources, including a natural spring on Waterville Street while they’re without water.

More than 100,000 people in the area do not have water due to the water main break on Thomaston Avenue . This forced residents to seek every available resource. The natural spring, located on private property, has become a lifeline for neighbors who fill buckets and water bottles with fresh water to take home for showers and plumbing needs.

Waterbury residents say they commonly use the natural spring during summer months for fresh water. The spring runs continuously, and the property owner allows people to access it whenever needed. Many residents also used the spring during the las

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