As winter takes hold in 2018, the Madison (Wisconsin) Water Utility prepares by looking back to the most extreme season on record

Broken mains result from record lows across the nation

Omaha deals with record number of water main breaks in December

Water-usage tracking tools for property owners and advanced metering systems help Madison Water Utility prevent and identify frozen pipes before disaster strikes.

This cold-weather phenomenon requires a particular set of variables: a clear night, a slight offshore wind and plunging temperatures. Learn why it can mean disaster for water system intakes.

In this week’s municipal news, a New Jersey bill could simplify the sale of water utilities, a stormwater fee loses traction in Illinois and ice pigging comes to New York.

Before the temps dip too far, make sure your hydroexcavation equipment is prepared for the deep chill of Old Man Winter.