Advisory
Somerset Water Department Cold Weather Warning 1/19/24
SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT COLD WEATHER WARNING 1/19/24: According to the National Weather Service, Massachusetts can expect extremely low temperatures this weekend. Make sure your home is prepared to keep your pipes and meter from freezing. Below is a list of tips to keep your pipes from freezing.
- Check for open windows, air vents, and wind drafts near water pipes
- Seal leaks in the basement foundation where cold air may enter; stuff holes with insulation; a tiny opening may cause an exposed pipe to freeze
- Allow a slow trickle of water to flow through faucets connected to water pipes that run through unheated spaces
- Keep sink cabinet doors open during cold spells to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes
- Insulate pipes in unheated spaces like garages, basements, and crawl spaces
- Locate the water shut off valve and know how to shut off water; if a pipe bursts, shutting off the water promptly can help minimize the damage
- If your pipes freeze, use a hair dryer to thaw the lines safely; thawing will not be fast, but it will be safe: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO THAW PIPES
Somerset Water Department
508-679-2731
3249 County Street, Somerset, MA 02726
https://www.townofsomerset.org/water-department
508-679-2731
3249 County Street, Somerset, MA 02726
https://www.townofsomerset.org/water-department
Address/Location
Town of Somerset MA
140 Wood St
Somerset, MA 02726
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 508-646-2800
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