Fire strains municipal water system
December 30, 2008

The north-Iowa town of Lake Park taxed its municipal water system to the limit during a fire on Sunday, as twelve fire departments fought a fire that destroyed three buildings in the downtown block. While we often talk about municipal water treatment and distribution as a reliable system for protecting public health, a reliable water supply is also essential to preserving public safety. Fortunately, the firefighters at Lake Park had access to lake water, which is commonly drawn using PTO-driven fire pumps.

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