01/07/2025
Please read. Helpful information to protect those pipes in your home from freezing during the school temperatures.
***IMPOTANT***PLEASE READ***
PREVENT PIPES INSIDE YOUR HOME FROM FREEZING
When temperatures drop below freezing, let a thin stream of cold water run from a basement faucet or a faucet located on the lowest level of your home to protect pipes inside your home.
The stream should be a continuous flow, about the thickness of a pencil lead. This water can be caught in a bucket and used later.
We urge residents to also consider these important tips to protect pipes inside their homes:
*Keep Pipes Warm: Open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around your pipes.
*Disconnect Outside Hoses: Remove hoses from outdoor faucets and shut off water to outside spigots for the winter months to prevent freezing and potential damage.
*Have Bottled Water on Hand: Power outages, frozen pipes, or water main breaks can disrupt water service. Keep a supply of bottled water available in case of emergency.
*Check Your Sump Pump: Periodically test your sump pump. Frozen lines can lead to basement flooding, especially as snow and ice melt.
*Keep heat at 55 degrees or above.
