WESTADOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT

District Alert: Freeze Damage Preparation and Repair Tips

Posted: January 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM

H2O Innovation staff will be mobilized and standing by to handle water main breaks and water plant issues. If you experience a pipe freeze on your side of the water meter (outside your home), H2O Innovation can only turn your water off at the meter. If you have a broken pipe inside your home, you can isolate the problem by using your private shut-off valve, usually located on the side of your home below your water spigot or inside the garage.

It’s a good idea to have the contact information for a couple of plumbers handy in case you need them, as H2O Innovation does not repair private homeowner water lines.

Freeze Preparation Tips

1. Wrap outdoor and garage pipes.
2. Remove water hoses and wrap water spigots.
3. Drain and turn off your sprinkler system.
4. Turn off water to your washer if it’s located in the garage.
5. If you leave your house before a freeze, turn off the water at your private shut-off valve and leave your heat on.

Protect Your Pipes During Freezes

1. Open cabinets under sinks to let your home’s heat warm the pipes.
2. If your pipes freeze, turn off the water at your private shut-off valve. This prevents broken pipes from leaking into your house after they thaw.
3. Let faucets drip from both cold and hot taps, or run water through your indoor faucets before going to sleep.

August 12, 2024 at 1:05 PM

This is an important message from your Water provider Westador MUD.

Please make sure that you have re-signed up for auto-pay with the new billing software.

Check to make sure you do not have a past due balance.

Please review your balance on your billing statement.

If you have a past due balance on your account the service will be disconnected on August 15, 2024. You can check your balance at https://h2o.starnik.net.

For any additional questions please call 281-353-9756.