Freezing Water Advisory 2/2/23-2/6/23

Freezing Water Advisory 2/2-2/6

Due to the extreme cold temperatures the Town is advising water users with a history, or concerns of freezing pipes to let a faucet drip to help prevent frozen services lines.  Although these steps will help prevent freezing water lines, they do not guarantee against frozen water service. 

RECOMMENDED STEPS TO PREVENT FREEZING WATER SERVICE:

• Maintain proper heat levels within all spaces with plumbing including utility rooms and basements.

• Check for drafts within the basement, especially where the service lines enter the building.

• Open cabinet doors with plumbing along exterior walls to allow ambient room temperatures to keep plumbing from freezing.

• Allow one faucet in the building to drip to prevent freezing of the service main. 

o Only a small amount of water flow is necessary to help prevent services from freezing.  The water should be turned down to the point where you see continuous drops and it is not a smooth stream.  To test if you are running the correct amount of water, it should take approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds to fill a 1 cup measuring cup.

Click here to obtain the form to notify the Town of St. Johnsbury that you are running your water to prevent freezing pipes.