Kansas City Water Reminds Customers To Prepare Their Pipes For The Extreme Cold

From Kansas City Water:

February 5, 2021

Frigid temperatures are on the way. This is a good time to take a look around your home to make sure you’re pipes are prepared. Every year, freezing weather leads to frozen and broken pipes.

“When pipes freeze, the most important thing to know is the location of your shut-off valve inside your basement. If a pipe freezes and bursts, turn that valve off immediately to stop the flow of water,” said Bill White, Utility Manager for KC Water.

The following steps can be helpful in preventing frozen pipes:

• Disconnect & drain outdoor hoses;
• Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas;
• Keep kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors open so that warm air can circulate;
• Seal off access doors, air vents, and cracks;
• Locate the master shut-off valve, so water can quickly be shut-off if a leak occurs; and
• Leave a pencil-lead-thin stream of water flowing during freezing weather.

In the instance that a water pipe breaks and the shut-off valve doesn’t work, please call KC Water immediately to request an emergency shut-off. KC Water crews are available seven days a week, at 311 (816-513-1313).

This press release was produced by Kansas City Water. The views expressed here are the author’s own.