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05
Jan 2022
Yorkshire Water issues frozen pipes warning as temperature plummets
Yorkshire Water has warned people to take precautions to prevent their pipes bursting during the cold weather.
A severe cold weather warning is currently in place for the Harrogate district and temperatures fell as low as minus five degrees centigrade last night.
A yellow weather warning for snow is currently effective in the district from 10am to 4pm tomorrow.
Yorkshire Water said in a statement today pipes were likely to freeze and urged people to wrap them in foam insulation, called lagging, to prevent them bursting when the frozen water expands. The company added:
The water company said it was responsible for underground pipes but pipes in gardens, homes, or business premises were often the owner's responsibility.
Martyn Hattersley, head of demand management at Yorkshire Water, said:
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He encouraged customers to do their bit too to reduce the likelihood of a burst. He added:
For more information on how to prepare your home for cold weather, click here.
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