NJ Officials Advise Residents to Trickle Water When Temps Remain Below 30 Degrees Consistently

Posted on November 14, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

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.

They stressed that this is a very vital thing to do when conditions call for it since your meter could freeze up if the water isn’t trickling.

Utility crews will reportedly thaw out a resident’s meter once at no charge. However, if a service line freezes, there is nothing that can be done to thaw those out so it will remain frozen until the weather warms up.

It was noted that adjustments are made to the sewer portion of utility bills when residents are asked to keep their water running for this reason.

While this is what North Judson does, policies differ depending on the municipality.

If you have any questions, contact North Judson Town Hall at 574-896-3340.

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.