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Additional pumps head to flood-prone Hamilton Bay and Briar Bay

The South Florida Water Management District is adding pumps in West Palm Beach to drain standing water from the Hamilton Bay and Briar Bay areas.

A tree trunk surrounded by fast flowing muddy water in a flooded river
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The South Florida Water Management District is sending additional pumps to the Hamilton Bay and Briar Bay communities in West Palm Beach to address flooding that has lingered in the neighborhoods.

The area took a heavy hit from flooding, and some residents are still dealing with standing water on their properties.

The pumps will be staged near Briar Bay. They will move water into the Turnpike Canal drainage system, with the goal of lowering levels across the connected communities.

The source report did not say how many pumps are being deployed or when they will begin running. Residents affected by the standing water can watch for further updates from the district and the city.

This story is a summary based on reporting by WPBF 25 News. Read the original for full details.

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