Winter Tips

The Hampton Roads Water Efficiency Team wants you to be prepared to take the freeze out of winter! There are simple things you can do to prevent the high cost of repairs and water loss due to burst pipes. A little preparation now, can really help save our most precious resource, as well as saving you money.

TIPS:

• Insulate exposed pipes and replace wet insulation.
• Wrap outside faucets and keep the wrapping dry.
• Eliminate drafts from cracks, vents, windows, or doors near your pipes.
• Disconnect and drain garden hoses.
• Check your meter box cover. If it is missing or broken, call your local utility office.
• Winter's freeze may hit in spite of your efforts, so if your pipes do freeze...locate your shut off valve and turn the water off. Also, don't try to thaw frozen pipes with an open flame! Not only is that dangerous, but a fire hazard as well.

Warm weather wishes!