Wild February Weather Takes Toll On Madison, Wisconsin's Water Mains

The city has seen 69 main breaks and counting in the first two months of 2019

Wild February Weather Takes Toll On Madison, Wisconsin's Water Mains

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.

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