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Protect Your Pipes This Winter

1/11/2022

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Cold temperatures can mean broken pipes and leaks.  Protecting your pipes is an important part of preventing leaks and property damage.  Following the recommended steps below can help prevent the hassle of dealing with leaks and damage. 

Prevent Frozen Pipes
  • Wrap Your Pipes - Check around your home for areas where water supply lines are located and are in unheated areas.  Look in crawl spaces, attics, garages, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.  Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
  • Leave the Heat On - If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

To Thaw Frozen Pipes
  • When in Doubt - If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe.  Locate the suspected frozen area of the water pipe.  Likely places include pipes running against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
  • Warm it Up - Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water.  Apply heat until full water pressure is restored.

A more extensive list is also available by downloading the flyer using the link below.
For additional questions about protecting your pipes, call us at 760-868-1212 or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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7 Steps to Winterizing Your Home This WInter

12/3/2018

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Save Yourself a Headache This Winter By Simply Following  These 7 Easy Steps

Many people don't realize how easily pipes can freeze in the winter.  Every winter, the District receives quite a few calls from people who wake up one morning to discover they don't have any water.  People are surprised to find that overnight their pipes froze, or worse, froze and then cracked.  Don't suffer the inconvenience and expense of frozen or broken pipes this winter by following these seven easy steps to winterize your home.
  1. Insulate exposed pipes with insulation sleeves, wrapping or slip-on foam pipe insulation.  Do not leave any gaps without insulation as cold air can affect the pipe in these spaces.  Plastic piping is more tolerant of freezing than old copper or steel pipes.
  2. Inspect the exterior of your property, making sure that all visible cracks around your home are sealed.  Cold air can enter through the cracks and once inside, it will cause your pipe to freeze.  If visible cracks are noticed, seal them using caulking or spray foam to fill the voids.
  3. Maintain a heating source inside the building to protect pipes against cold.
  4. It is a good idea to maintain a faucet dripping, on very cold nights, allowing the water to move freely and continuously to prevent freezing.
  5. Don't forget your hose bibs.  Hose bibs are normally left unattended causing them to burst in the middle of the night.  Drain hose bibs and insulate with covers.  Once this has been completed, deactivate bibs at the shutoff valve if you are not planning on using them during the winter.
  6. If you will not be using them, turn off and drain sprinkler and drip systems.
  7. Keep your garage door closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.

If you have any questions at all, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
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  • Services
    • Water Department >
      • My Account
      • New Rate Calculator
      • New Disconnection Policy
      • Apply for Service
      • Rates and Fees
      • Meter Replacement Program
      • New Connections
      • Water Quality
      • Education and Conservation
      • Projects
      • Service Line Replacement Program
    • Parks and Recreation >
      • Parks and Recreation
      • Community Centers
      • Seniors
      • Phelan Farmers Market
    • Solid Waste and Recycling >
      • Solid Waste and Recycling
      • Commercial Customers
      • Rates and Fees
    • Street Lighting
  • Contractors
    • Requests for Proposal
    • Standard Details
    • Water Line Map
    • Construction Meter Application
    • Rates and Fees
    • Community Water Fill Station
  • Events
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