Please take necessary precautions to prevent your water meter and pipes from freezing temperatures this winter . Those located on outside walls , in basements or in crawl spaces are particularly vulnerable to the cold . They can easily freeze and break during very cold spells and lead to costly repairs .
   Following these important steps below could help prevent expensive problems later .
   Start Outdoors
   Turn off , disconnect and drain the garden hose connections and outside hose bibs .
   Close outside vents , crawl spaces and doors so cold air does not seep inside .
   Repair broken windows and seal any cracks in walls .
   Have your automatic lawn sprinkler system turned off and winterized .
   Insulate
   Wrap water pipes that are vulnerable in commercially available insulation or heat tape that should be plugged in all winter . Cold air and higher winds will penetrate any voids in the structure , insulate and seal .
   Locate the Shut - off Valves
   Locate the valves on either side of the water meter and make sure they are accessible to turn off in an emergency . Use caution when operating older valves they could break and become inoperable . You can label them so that others can find them quickly . Also valves are located under most fixtures such as toilets and sinks .
   Check the Heat
   If you are going away , maintain heat in the dwelling to help protect water pipes from freezing .
   If you plan to turn off the heat , drain all the water from the pipes , toilets , water heater , furnace and other water fixtures . Contact the natural gas or oil supplier and your plumber to winterize your heating systems if needed .
   More Tips for Freezing Weather
   If a sink is located on an outside wall , open cabinet doors to allow warmer air to reach the water pipes underneath .
   If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past , keeping a trickle of water running from the nearest inside faucet may help . During extremely cold weather , this trickle should be the size of a pencil point or larger . You will be billed for the water used but this procedure may help prevent costly plumbing repairs resulting from broken pipes .
   In case of frozen pipes
   do not use an open flame such as a torch
    , this may cause a buildup of steam resulting in damage to pipes , personal injury or a fire . You should contact a licensed plumber to assist with this issue .
   Ramsey Water & Sewer Department
   

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