How can I avoid frozen pipes in extreme cold?

The best way to prevent frozen pipes is by maintaining an indoor temperature of at least 55 degrees and opening cabinets to expose pipes. Open heat vents in basements or crawl spaces to allow heat to reach pipes in this area. Please do not open the metal lid to your meter pit - this causes warm air to escape and can cause additional problems.

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1. Why does the Town have watering restrictions?
2. How do I report a water break?
3. How do I report a water waste violation?
4. How are water meters read?
5. If I see a spike in my water bill, what could it mean?
6. What can I do about changes in pressure in my water?
7. I got a water violation. What should I do?
8. What do I do if I see continuous water running over the sidewalk?
9. How can I avoid frozen pipes in extreme cold?
10. What is backflow and what causes it?
11. How can I protect my home from backflow (cross-connection)?