Frozen Service Excavation

Worker Thawing Frozen Pipe

Frozen Water Service Lines and Water Meters

Winterizing your home, business, or irrigation system is an important consideration for property owners and residents of Santa Fe. Plumbing is especially susceptible to cold weather and freezing. Any exposed water piping in unheated and non-insulated spaces such as in a crawlspace, attic, or in outside walls should be insulated. September is a good time to make your winterizing plans to ensure that they are completed before the first freeze.

Below-freezing temperatures that are sustained over a few days can cause water pipes and meters to freeze. Special attention should be given when the outdoor air temperature does not rise above freezing during the day time hours. This can stop water service to your home and may be expensive to repair or replace. Property owners re responsible for protecting pipes from the meter and throughout their property.

Contents

Prevention of Frozen Services

Preventive Maintenance
What to do if your Water Service Freezes
Vacant Services
Winterize Irrigation Systems

The City's Plan for Prevention

Frozen Water Service Control Plan
Independent Analysis and Review of Service Freeze-ups
Freeze-up Warnings

High Risk Services

What is a High Risk Service?
Trickle Drip Prevention
Capture & Reuse

Frozen Service FAQs

FAQs

For more information, contact the Water Division at (505) 955-4333

Updated December 27, 2008