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KENOSHA, Wis. — As dangerously cold temperatures settle into southeastern Wisconsin, the Kenosha Water Utility is urging residents to take immediate precautions to prevent frozen water services, which can lead to loss of water, costly damage, and delayed restoration during extreme weather.
In a notice issued Wednesday, the utility warned that homes with plumbing located near exterior walls or in areas with poor insulation are especially vulnerable as temperatures plunge . Residents are encouraged to heat areas where plumbing is located and add insulation to exposed or at-risk pipes. Utility officials said insulation can range from commercially designed pipe insulation to simple insulating blankets used to reduce exposure to cold air.
KWU also recommends allowing a small stream of water to run from faucets connected to vulnerable pipes. Keeping water moving through the system can help prevent freezing by bringing in warmer water from underground mains, reducing the likelihood that pipes will freeze solid.
Residents who experience a frozen water service, or who need additional guidance on preventive steps, are asked to contact the utility’s customer service department during normal business hours. Emergency calls outside those hours can also be made, though officials cautioned that response times may be delayed due to the volume of cold-weather-related service issues and hazardous conditions for crews.
The utility stressed that the best defense against frozen pipes is prevention, noting that extreme cold can overwhelm even well-maintained systems once freezing occurs. KWU urged residents to act now rather than wait until water service is interrupted, as restoration during severe weather may not be immediate.
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