Winter Freeze Tips

It is important to remember your water lines during the winter months.

• Please make sure that if you check your line at the meter box, that the lid is securely replaced to prevent freezing at the meter. If the lid is missing from your meter box, please contact Davidson Water so that it can be replaced.
  
  
• To prevent freezing of your water lines make sure the area around the box is filled with dirt and that the line from the meter box to the house is sufficiently covered and compacted with dirt.
  
  
• If you see that the service line from the main water line to the meter is exposed, please contact Davidson Water so that the line can be lowered and properly covered to prevent freezing.
  
  
• The frost line in our area is approximately 8-12 inches. This can vary in different soils and in shady areas and on the north side where the sun doesn't warm the ground. Lines running from the meter to your house should be buried at least 18 inches deep.
  
  
• If you suspect the water meter has frozen, do not attempt to build a fire in the meter box. This can result in damage to the meter itself and to your water line. You will be responsible for any damage that may incur.
  
  
• In cold temperatures mobile homes that are not properly underpinned may have a problem with the pipes freezing. In addition, houses with vents under the house that are not closed or covered in the winter months may also experience a problem with frozen pipes.
  
  
• Heat tape can be placed on pipes to help prevent freezing.