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DAMAGED HYDRANT LEAVES BURNT PRAIRIE WATER CUSTOMERS WITHOUT SERVICE

By Mark Wells Sep 25, 2026 | 5:55 AM

A damaged fire hydrant left customers of the Burnt Prairie Water System with little to no water pressure for nearly a day.

The disruption began Monday afternoon after a farmer reportedly backed over a dead-end hydrant south of Burnt Prairie.

Crews worked into the overnight hours attempting to repair the damage, remaining at the site until around 2 a.m. Tuesday. The problem could not be corrected at that time, leaving customers without water throughout Tuesday morning.

Repair efforts continued Tuesday, and water service was restored early that afternoon.