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How Asheville, NC volunteers are flushing the town's toilets without running water

Allan Rose Hill
Oct 14, 2024
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Two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, the majority of the city still doesn't have running water. It may be weeks before it returns. Not only does this make it impossible for schools, restaurants, and many other businesses from opening, it means that most people can't even flush their toilets …

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