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responsible planning,
in order to assure
quality water and
essential services in
the most cost-effective
manner, for our
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CONSERVATION CORNER

TIPS FOR WINTERIZING YOUR HOME

Every year frozen pipes result in costly plumbing repairs and significant water waste and occasionally property damage. If you notice water leaking following one of our cold spells, please report it immediately to the homeowner and appropriate water provider. Here are some tips that should prevent this from happening at your home. Whenever you leave your home for several days, protect it by doing the following.

  1. Turn off the water by closing your stop and drain valve.
  2. Open all faucets to eliminate water from the pipes.
  3. Flush all toilets to drain them.
  4. Pour biodegradable antifreeze in all sinks and toilets to protect the traps.
  5. Open all outdoor hose bibs.
  6. Close the stop and drain valve on your sprinkler system.
  7. Place your stop and drain key where it is readily available, in case of emergencies.
  8. Wrap all exposed pipes with water pipe insulation.
  9. Remember, heating your home, while you are away, does not guarantee that pipes won't freeze.
KEEP IN MIND THAT WATER CONSERVATION IS IMPORTANT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PLEASE MAKE WATER CONSERVATION A WAY OF LIFE.

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