Water leak reported near Olbrich Park bathhouse, Madison WI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a water leak was detected on a service line near the bathhouse at Olbrich Park. The leak is about 40 feet from the water utility's valve and is likely the Parks Department's responsibility. Water was shut off at the valve, stopping the flow. A fix is expected today after approval.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Utilities Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:29
Transcript:
00:00
Nineteen to water.
00:02
Go ahead, Hank.
00:05
This is a leak on the four-inch service going to the bathhouse at the park here.
00:12
It's 40 ft away from our valve, so it's probably not our problem.
00:17
We shut it off and it killed the water right away.
00:24
Ten four.
00:26
Next service valve 1186.
00:30
Ten four, thank you.
00:34
Watered 52.
00:37
Go ahead.
00:39
That hydrant is not going to be today.
00:43
Ten four.
00:45
Eighty-two to 19.
00:49
Go ahead.
00:50
Is that other coming up on the other side?
00:54
No, it's about 8 ft high, the bike path.
00:57
So between the bike path and the curb and gutter,
01:00
40 ft from our service valve.
01:04
That works better for Parks Department.
01:11
I'm sure we'll dig it for the parks, but leave it off.
01:15
Okay, I can set some cones out and stuff here too if you're sending a crew.
01:22
Okay, if you can leave a flasher about where the water's coming up.
01:26
We just got to get the approval of them.
01:28
We'll probably get a fix today.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Olbrich Park Beach, 3527 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53714
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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