Kincardine residents asked to run taps to avoid frozen water pipes

For the second winter season in a row, Kincardine residents are being asked to let a tap run in their house to avoid frozen water pipes.

A notice from Kincardine chief administrative officer Murray Clarke states that due to the current depth of frost and continuing cold temperatures, homeowners are asked to leave a tap running, about a one-eight-inch stream (the width of a pencil lead).

"The cost of doing so is expected to be not overly significant - less than $1 per day for a home," states Clarke. "The municipal expenses incurred to thaw a line forms a cost to all water system users."

Residents should be aware that reduced water pressure in their home could be an indication of water lines freezing. If you notice this, run a tap full-strength and call the water department at 519-396-5660, or after hours, call the emergency line at 519-396-1511.

A quick Internet search will provide you with a number of tips that may assist with helping to avoid freezing pipes within your home, states Clarke. "The water service from the property line (curbstop) to, and inside, the house/building is the responsibility of the property owner."

To read the entire municipal notice, click here.