“Well, I think it's bad luck. Unfortunately it's not a water law issue, so I don't think the city can be held responsible.”

— Burke Griggs, clerk, Lawrence

“They should definitely get some kind of compensation. It's not their fault that it broke, so they should get something.”

— Nesta Wilson, video clerk, rural Lawrence

“Yes. I think that they should probably be compensated for the business that they lost that day.”

— Kerry Glynn, physician, Sabetha

“No. Although the city may be responsible, it is just the cost of doing business. Things happen.”

— Sergio Delgado, attorney, Kansas City, Mo.