South Texas Community News

View Original

Coastal Bend Residents Should Stop Dripping Faucets

Home Community News Sports Forecast Sponsors About


Press Release

COASTAL BEND - According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the freeze warning issued for our area has been lifted.

See this content in the original post
  • Turn off all faucets that were set to drip. Faucets no longer need to drip to prevent frozen pipes as temperatures are above freezing.

  • Check the cabinets under the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks to make sure they are dry.

Check for broken or leaking pipes.

  • Check all faucets to verify water flow. No or low flow may be the result of a broken or leaking pipe.

  • If some are producing water and others are not, this is most likely due to a leaking pipe.

  • Verify with your neighbors to see if they have water. If you do not have water but they do, it is most likely a leaking pipe in your home.

Watch your water meter.

  • If you suspect a leak, monitoring your home’s water meter will give you a definitive answer. The meter is often located beneath a manhole-type cover near the street or on the side or back of the house, near to where the water supply line enters the house.

Stay alert to leaking clues.

  • Water may be trickling slowly from pipe fittings within a wall. Stay alert in your home for the following clues to a leaking pipe.

  • Wall discoloration

  • Bubbling paint or bulging wallpaper

  • A dripping sound

  • A musty smell

See this content in the original post