Leaky Pipe Causes State of Emergency
A recent pipe failure has resulted in major property damage and the declaration of a state of emergency for a community in Wisconsin. The results of the poor pipe performance include: flooding and severe water damage to 120 of the lakes 380 residences; A declaration of a state of emergency for the Shell Lake area by the Governor of Wisconsin; The use of inmates to supply sandbags to prevent flood damage; Millions of dollars in water damage; and A class action lawsuit by the residents of Shell Lake against the design engineer, the pipe manufacturer, the contractor and the City of Shell Lake.
