01/22/2026
🚨 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🚨
With dangerously low temperatures settling in, it’s important to protect your home’s pipes from freezing and bursting. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄! ❄️💧
🤔 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲?
When temperatures drop below freezing, water inside pipes can turn to ice, expanding and putting pressure on the pipe walls. This can lead to cracks or bursts, causing costly water damage.
📍𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻?
👉 Unheated spaces (attics, basements, garages, crawl spaces)
👉 Inside cabinets or along exterior walls with little insulation
👉 Outdoor areas (hose bibs, sprinkler lines)
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀:
✅ Let faucets drip
✅ Open cabinets for warm airflow
✅ Insulate exposed pipes
✅ Disconnect outdoor hoses
✅ Keep your thermostat steady
Taking these simple precautions can help prevent major damage and costly repairs. If you need your water shut off at the meter due to any issues, please call CWEP at 417-237-7300. Stay safe and warm this weekend!👍