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Madison Water Utility crews respond to a water main break as temps plunge to -20. (Photos courtesy of City of Madison - Madison Water Utility)
It’s 10:30 p.m. in the middle a February deep freeze when the call comes in — a 6-inch wide water main has ruptured beneath Longview Lane just off Moorland Road in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. It’s the seventh main break of the day.
“You’ve got to be ready for it...