Water Pipes in Winter

Wrap the pipes running on the outside of your home in heat insulating material. You can even use cloths or blankets. Wrap plastic on top of those to prevent them from getting wet.

For especially cold nights, or if you are planning to be gone for a while, please drain your water pipes.

(Note) You can drain the pipes by using the orange valve in your meter box.

1. Completely shut the valve. Water may spout out of the valve as you turn it, but keep turning until it is completely shut.
2. Open the faucets in your house to allow air to enter the pipes, and flush the toilets to empty their tanks.
3. You can check that air has entered the pipes by opening the waterway faucet and listening for a hissing sound.