Putnam PSD article in today's Putnam Standard

The Putnam Standard has a new article about Putnam Public Service District's efforts to maintain water and wastewater service during the recent cold snap:

http://www.putnamstandard.com/main.asp?SectionID=17&subsectionID=17&articleID=2361

The article includes the following tips to avoid pipes freezing in your home or business:


• Let a thin stream of cold water run from a faucet. The stream should be a continuous flow, about the thickness of a pencil.

• Be sure pipes in unheated areas of the home or crawl space are insulated. Many hardware and home improvement stores carry foam insulation for this purpose.

• Leave interior cupboard doors under sinks open, especially if the water pipes are adjacent to an exterior wall. This will allow heat from the room access to the pipes.

• Plug drafty cracks and repair broken windows that could allow cold air to get inside where pipes are located.

• Shut off and drain pipes leading to outside faucets.

• Know the location of the main water shutoff valve in your home. Check it periodically to ensure it works properly.