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Toxic chemicals found in some private wells in Yaphank

<p>Dozens of homes in Yaphank are being connected to public water after toxic chemicals were found in private wells near the Suffolk Fire Academy.&nbsp;</p>

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May 16, 2017, 5:48 PM

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