Alerts
December 23, 2024
Cold weather is upon us. Here are some tips to keep your water pipes from freezing.
- Insulate pipes in unheated areas
- Open kitchen and bathroom doors to allwo more heat to reach pipes in very cold weather
- Disconnect hoses from outside faucets
- Fiberglass or molded foam-insulating covers area also good ways to protect outside faucets
- Shut off and drain anyu pipes that won't be used for extended periods of time
- Find your water shutoff valve and make sure that you test it at least once a year to make sure that it works
- Run faucets at a slow drip if they are in unheated areas
The Rye Water District is responsible for the water service line up to the curbstop shutoff valve, which is usually at the property line. The customer is responsible for the water line from the shutoff valve into the building and also from protecting the meter from freezing.
