Winter is a time of snow and fun, but with it comes changes that residents need to be aware of. Extreme weather conditions and continuous subfreezing temperatures can cause the water in culinary lines to freeze.  This can leave the home without water or cause the lines to break and flood homes. To prevent this from happening, please take some precautionary steps to ensure that this does not happen to you.  

Tips to prevent Freeze ups

• Disconnect all outside hoses and make sure sprinkler systems are shut off and properly drained.
• Insulate plumbing near open, uninsulated exterior walls such as in the basement.
• Insulate exterior hose faucets.
• Leave a faucet slightly running in the house during sub freezing temperatures. A continuous stream about half the diameter of a pencil, this will keep water flowing through the pipes.

If you are experiencing problems please contact Public Works at 229-7570. If it is after business hours contact Public Safety at 229-7070.