HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) – There have been several reported instances of water service lines freezing during this extremely cold weather, according to Havre’s Public Works Department.
In an effort to prevent the costly and sometimes futile expense to the homeowner attempting to thaw the frozen line, the City of Havre Water Department has the following suggestions.
Even though a small additional cost to the homeowner may be involved, it is worthwhile to leave a small stream of water from an open faucet running at all times to prevent a service line freeze up.
It is also suggested that the main sewer vent pipe outlet, located on the roof of the house be checked to ensure that it is free of accumulations of ice and snow caused by high humidity and freezing temperatures.
The Public Works Department is currently working on two water breaks. One is on the 400 Block of 10th Street, near 5th Ave and the turn to MSU-Northern, and the other is on the 1000 Block of 6th Street.
