The CRD has released a 'Winterize Your Service' announcement regarding water services. Last winter the islands experienced snow, freezing conditions, downed trees, power outages and some temporary loss of water services.
North Pender's water system experienced the worst of the December storms. They suffered an extended power outage and freezing weather conditions which caused split water pipes and tanks inside homes (causing floods and water damage), broken external pipes, split outdoor hoses, and damaged irrigation systems.
They offer the following suggestions on how to prevent these troubles in your home, should we experience the same harsh winter we did last year.
1. Turn off all outside taps, disconnect and drain hoses.
2. Turn off and drain all irrigation lines, blow them out with air pressure.
3. If you are planning to be on vacation, ensure you enlist your neighbour or someone close to your residence to check on the proper function of your heating and your plumbing systems daily.
4. If you are a seasonal occupant, it is recommended that you isolate your water system where it comes into the house, turn off your water and drain it.
5. If your cottage or house has plumbing which is routed out of doors or through an unheated area, consider insulating the plumbing, draining that section of pipe or better still, have a plumber relocate it.
Hope this was helpful,
Have fun - N
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