RATHDRUM, Idaho - Repairs to a damaged sewer force main in Rathdrum are now complete, and the city says sewer operations are fully restored.

Public Works crews finished emergency repairs after the line was damaged earlier in the day, the city announced at about 9:30 p.m. The entire sewer system has since been tested, pressure-checked and returned to normal operation.

Residents may resume regular water use immediately, including flushing toilets, showering, doing laundry and running dishwashers.

City officials thank residents and businesses for limiting water use during the outage, saying the conservation effort helps prevent significant overflows and backups and makes the repair process smoother.

“We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding shown by the community,” the city

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