Prevent Frozen Pipes As Temperatures Drop

Posted on December 13, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI

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.

Let your faucet run at a trickle, as long as temperatures are consistently below 30 degrees. That’s the advice the Town of North Judson is giving to its utility customers. The town also recommends not removing any snow that may accumulate in your meter pit, since it acts as an insulator.

If your water meter does freeze, North Judson utility crews will attempt to thaw their customers’ meters, at no charge if it’s the first time it’s happened. However, crews will not be able to thaw frozen water lines.

For more information, call the North Judson town superintendent at 574-896-3332 or the town’s water department at 574-896-2711.