CONWAY — The Conway Community Building — which houses the Conway Parks and Recreation Department, along with the teen center — has not had potable water for almost a year.
Officials have had to bring in 5-gallon water bottles every day, utilizing as many as eight a day while the summer recreation program is in session.
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