Milwaukee Water Works: Tips to prevent water pipes, meters from freezing

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Water Works officials are urging city residents to do what they can to prevent water pipes and water meters from freezing in this bitter cold.

It is colder near the floor and along the walls of a basement than at the ceiling, so make sure warm air is allowed to circulate around water pipes and the water meter. The pipes most likely to freeze are nearest a wall, door, window, and along the floor. Here are some actions you can take to prevent pipes from freezing:

The Milwaukee Water Works is here to assist you if you have no water or your water meter is frozen or damaged.