However, people living in those homes will still need to boil their water and a permanent solution could take time.
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The problems began after two recent water main breaks, which was just the latest in a series of breaks.
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Robbins' Mayor Darren Bryant said there have been at least 20 since February. He is now calling for state and federal help to address the problem.
Congressman Bobby Rush said in a statement that this is a "serious issue" and he has arranged a roundtable meeting with state and federal environmental officials.