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A water leak in a Nebraska courthouse remains a mystery more than a week after its discovery. On Sunday, May 13, water spilled into the Dodge County Courthouse, dumping four inches on important documents and equipment. Maintenance crews worked diligently through the night fixing plumbing leaks and cleaning up the mess before the offices opened the next morning.

Zoning and Building Administrator Jean Andrews told The Fremont Tribune his agency isn't exactly sure what caused the leak, but they may have an idea after noticing some deterioration on the third floor of the building.

“We’re not sure what caused it to happen other than that we think it was the third floor heat pump,” she said.

The following day, office workers continued to dry out the area using fans while crews removed ceiling tiles and pulled carpet loose to dry. Officials told the Fremont Tribune that business went on as usual and they had no issues.

Water leaks are common not only in buildings but in households, too. According to State Farm Insurance, the most common areas for water damage to occur in a home are the bathroom, kitchen and basement. If a pipe leak is spotted or a flood occurs, homeowners should contact a professional to make sure repairs are done efficiently.

Workers in an Oklahoma town have been working hard fixing plumbing leaks in a four-inch steel water line that runs below one of the city's streets, according to local paper The Journal. The aging pipe will soon be replaced with PVC pipe, which officials hope will resolve the issue.

Perkins City Manager Pete Seikel told the news source crews would start working on one of the bigger leaks before moving onto the others.

“We have all the parts for the water line on Thomas Street,” Seikel said. “But we won’t tackle the project until next week, when school’s out for the summer.”

Although the leaks haven't released a major amount of water, officials hope crews fix the plumbing sooner than later. According to The Journal, the city has been unable to replace some of the old pipes due to lack of funding. Crews, however, will continue to fix the issues while they are able. 
A Fremont, Nebraska, courtroom was recently flooded with four inches of water after a water leak in the building on May 13. Officials are not sure about what the leak caused, but believe it may have been caused by a damaged heat pump in the building. Crews were able to clean up most of the water after detecting the leak, according to The Fremont Tribune.