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A water main break in Sandy displaced the Smith family from their home.

The rupture flooded their property, causing extensive damage and uncertainty about repairs.

The family launched a GoFundMe for emergency expenses as they await further assistance.

SANDY — A Sandy family is grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic water main break that sent thousands of gallons of water rushing into their yard and home, leaving their property uninhabitable and their future uncertain.

It happened Sunday near 9100 South and 2300 East, where a transition pipe — originally installed in 1959 — ruptured, unleashing a torrent of water that tore through the neighborhood.

Just one house down from the break sits the home of Rachelle and John Smith, longtime residents since 2007. Their ya

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