Cleveland Water supplies water to nearly 75,000 fire hydrants across the 80 communities we serve. Help us and local firefighters by keeping hydrants clear of snow.
The low temperatures and cold winds of winter can make your water pipes susceptible to freezing. And if a frozen pipe bursts, it can cause serious and expensive damage.
Winter’s cold temperatures can make your home’s plumbing more prone to leaks. The average household leak can account for more than 10,000 gallons per year, wasting water and money!
Winter weather will be here before you know it. And once temperatures drop, your water pipes and meter can be susceptible to freezing. Frozen pipes cause expensive, frustrating, and unnecessary damage.
While never convenient, harsh winter weather is a reality for us in Northeast Ohio. But at Cleveland Water, we do everything we can to minimize the impact it may have on your drinking water.
With the bitterly cold temperatures our region has been experiencing, Department of Public Utilities Director Robert Davis, Cleveland Water Commission Alex Margevicius, and Chief of Distribution and Maintenance Kim Thompson provided an update on how the severe winter weather has affected operations and how customers can protect their homes.
We’re already hearing this year’s winter season is going to be colder and snowier than last year. As we prepare ourselves with warmer layers and put the ice scrapers back in the car, remember, when temperatures drop your water pipes and meter are susceptible to freezing which can cause expensive, frustrating and unnecessary damage. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might think to protect your home and control your utility costs!