Paris, Tenn.–The weather forecast for the next several days includes highs that are below freezing and lows in the single digits. With extreme cold temperatures comes the possibility of frozen water pipes and the Paris Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has issued information for the public over the coming days.
Here are helpful hints as you think of preventing frozen water pipes in your home:
- Make sure the foundation to your house or mobile home is air-tight and that foundation vents are closed
- Disconnect garden hoses
- Leave a small stream of hot and cold water running from an inside faucet (when temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Make sure you and your family know the location of your home’s water shut-off valve. If a pipe bursts, shutting off the water promptly can help minimize damage.
These extra precautions will far outweigh the inconvenience of frozen pipes and the cost of having burst pipes repaired.