Watermain Break

BOONE, Iowa---Boone is still being affected by a major watermain break. The downtown break is on a larger 10 inch main and according to Public Works and Parks Director John Rouse is a lengthwise split in the pipe. Rouse said earlier Tuesday that temporary valves will need to be installed so crews will be able to shut down the water so the pipe can be replaced. The break is no minor inconvenience. The water loss is anticipated to be in the millions of gallons by the time it's repaired.