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Nova Scotia town lifts water conservation limits first issued after dam break

LUNENBURG, Nova Scotia - The town has lifted water conservation measures that were imposed following a dam breach earlier this week. The restrictions were enacted after a dam rupture at the Dares Lake dam resulted in flooding of the pump station, threatening the town's drinking water supply.

Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra stated that businesses have reopened and the town's operations have largely resumed normal levels since the stabilization efforts of the dam breach. Myra expressed uncertainty about assigning blame for the incident, emphasizing the need for further investigation.

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