12/08/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2021 15:05
Prepare the pipes now to avoid cold, winter weather headache
CAMDEN, N.J. - DEC. 8, 2021 - As winter quickly approaches and temperatures continue to fall, New Jersey American Water urges homeowners aside a few moments right now to prepare their plumbing for the coming cooler conditions and avoid the cost of broken pipe repairs.
"Although New Jersey winters are difficult to predict, we can be sure that cold weather is coming and we need to prepare our homes and protect areas susceptible to freezing," said New Jersey American Water Vice President of Operations Tom Shroba. "Preparing now can save the stress and cost of dealing with frozen pipes and the damage they might cause."
Property owners are responsible for maintenance of the water service line from the curb to the house, as well as any in-home piping. New Jersey American Water encourages customers to be mindful of the following tips and take the necessary precautions as we enter the winter season:
To prepare now:
When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:
If your pipes freeze:
New Jersey American Water also advises that sub-freezing temperatures can hasten aging water mains to break and cause unsafe driving conditions. If you see a leak, or your water service is disrupted, please report an emergency online at emergency.amwater.com or contact the company's Customer Service Center toll-free at (800) 272-1325. Additionally, please continue to check the company's alerts page as well as the Facebook page for any disruptions that could be impacting your area.
For more information regarding simple tips and tricks to help protect your pipes and avoid the cost of broken pipe repairs, view the infographic on New Jersey American Water's website, and the How to Protect your Pipes video on the company's YouTube channel.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.