This is a reminder and some quick tips on how to deal with the extreme weather expected this weekend. H2O Innovation staff will be mobilized and standing by to deal with water main breaks and water plant issues. If you experience a pipe freeze on your side of the water meter outside your home, H2O can only turn your water off at the meter. If you have a pipe broken inside your home, you can isolate your private cut off, which is usually located on the side of your home below your water spigot or inside the garage.
We recommend having the names of a couple of plumbers should you need them, as H2O does not repair homeowner private water lines.
Freeze Preparation Tips:
- Wrap outdoor pipes and garage pipes.
- Remove water hoses and wrap water spigot.
- Drain and turn off the sprinkler system.
- Turn off water to your washer if it is in the garage.
- Locate your private cut off valve, usually located on the side of your home below your water spigot or inside the garage.
- If you leave your house before the freeze, turn off the water at your private cut off valve and leave your heat on.
Protect your pipes when it freezes!
- Open cabinets under sinks to let your house heat warm the pipes.
- If your pipes freeze, turn off the water at your private cut off valve. This prevents broken pipes from leaking into your home after they thaw.
- Let faucets drip from the cold and hot taps or run water through your indoor faucets before you go to sleep.
You can contact H2O Innovation at (281) 353-9809 with any questions or concerns.