The Knox Mayor’s office released a statement today, Wednesday, January 21st, for water customers in the city of Knox.
Continue readingCity of Knox water customers under freeze warning in colder weather
NJ Officials Advise Residents to Trickle Water When Temps Remain Below 30 Degrees Consistently
To help residents keep meters and pipes from freezing up this winter, North Judson officials recently issued a reminder to leave water trickling when temperatures are consistently below 30 degrees.
Continue readingFrozen Drain Pipe May Mean Plumbing Upgrades for Pulaski County Transfer Station
A recent stretch of cold weather has uncovered some plumbing issues at the Pulaski County Transfer Station. A suspected frozen drain pipe has had the employee restroom out of service, according to Manager Brad Bonnell. “The toilet is working at the transfer station, but it’s very, very slow,” he told the county commissioners last week. “So we might be gaining or we might be losing. I’m not sure.” Plumbers should be called immediately to fix blocked drains.
Prevent Frozen Pipes As Temperatures Drop
With temperatures expected to remain below freezing for the rest of the week, residents are reminded to take steps to keep pipes and water meters from freezing. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Discusses Winter Water Issues
Before summer comes to an end, the Town of Hamlet is already looking to prevent frozen water lines and broken meters this winter Water and Street Superintendent Fred Rowe told the town council Wednesday that the town’s in the process of replacing meters, but quite a few are still broken. Continue reading
Changing Seasons Presents Frozen Pipe Risks
Winter weather may be weeks away, but municipalities throughout the state of Indiana have provided resources for residents to protect their water pipes from freezing temperatures.
Five Residences Still Suffering Frozen Pipes in Knox
With the cold temperatures this March, it doesn’t quite feel like spring. That’s especially true for five homes in Knox that still suffer from frozen pipes after the harsh winter, and one resident approached the city council this week asking for some kind of solution to her ice-clogged pipes.
North Judson, Winamac Residents Urged to Keep Running Water
Progress Made on Thawing Frozen Pipes in Knox
The Knox Board of Public Works did not have a quorum but heard reports from department heads on issues Wednesday morning.
Knox Water Superintendent Todd Gardner said about 50 percent of the frozen pipes reported have been thawed and they’re working on more as the days go by. The first section of pipes to freeze was along Spruce Drive and all but one person has water flowing to the residence.
Take Precautions to Avoid Frozen Pipes this Winter
When temperatures dip below freezing, homeowners should take simple precautions to keep the pipes intact and avoid pouring thousands of dollars into home repairs.
Ensure water tanks and pipes are insulated. Pipes in attics, crawl spaces and outside walls are more vulnerable to freezing. Let the water run. Letting both hot and cold lines of a faucet drip in the extreme cold can prevent a pipe from bursting. A running faucet relieves pressure between the faucet and the ice. No pressure means no bursting. Also, keep bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors open during a cold spell to let warm air circulate around the pipes. Seal any leaks in your home, attic, basement or crawl space that might allow cold air inside where pipes are located.
