By Post Staff
All in all, Old Man Winter has been pretty generous to us so far. But that's about to change.
Forecasters are predicting daily lows below zero for most of next week, and with that comes the reminder to protect your pipes.
Officials at Municipal Light and Water are reminding residents that sub-zero temperatures can pose a risk to their plumbing.
But, they say, the potential disaster is easily averted by simply running a small amount of water.
According to ML&W, running just a 1/8 inch stream of water can prevent the main water service from freezing and prevent costly repairs.
However, if running a thin stream of water isn't your thing, ML&W has a device that can be easily installed on your toilet tank to keep the water running constantly. If interested, contact ML&W at 308-535-6740.
Officials also say checking to ensure that your foundation vents are closed and inspecting your home for cracks or openings that would allow cold air into the crawlspace is strongly advised.