With weather forecasters predicting cold temperatures very soon, Pennsylvania American Water advises homeowners to prepare their homes now to prevent frozen and damaged household pipes. The company recently released a new Winter Tips video to help customers protect the pipes in their homes.
“Preparation and prevention can help avoid frozen pipes that can burst and result in very costly household damages,” said Pennsylvania American Water Vice President of Operations Diane Holder. “Taking measures now can safeguard your plumbing against the threat of freezes and breaks.”
Property owners are responsible for maintaining the water service line from the curb to the house, as well as any in-home piping. Pennsylvania American Water encourages residents to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of freezing and bursting pipes:
Take action now:
When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:
If your pipes freeze:
When you are away:
For more helpful tips, visit Pennsylvania American Water’s YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/paamwater) and check out the Thawing Frozen Pipes video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oen0kSvqKks&t=10s.
HELP REPORT LEAKS
Pennsylvania American Water also advises that sub-freezing temperatures can cause water main breaks and unsafe driving conditions. If you see a leak, or your water service is disrupted, please contact the company’s customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.
CLEAR SNOW NEAR HYDRANTS
Additionally, the company asks that homeowners help keep fire hydrants clear from snow. By doing so, the public can help firefighters easily locate them and access water quickly, preserving valuable time to potentially save lives and structures. If you have a hydrant on or near your property, please take a few minutes to clear away the snow. If you cannot clear the hydrant, please ask a neighbor or someone else who can do it for you. Remember, quick access to fire hydrants benefits everyone.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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