Navajo Tribal Utility Authority – an enterprise of the Navajo Nation

 

RECENT FREEZING TEMPERATURES HAVE RESULTED IN FROZEN WATER PIPES THROUGHOUT THE AREA. CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN CALLING N.T.U.A.

HOWEVER, N.T.U.A. CAN ONLY WORK ON WATER PIPES UP TO THE METER.

ANY SUCH WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED PLUMBER --

ESPECIALLY FOR WATER PIPES RUNNING FROM THE METER INSIDE THE HOME.

ALSO CONSIDER THESE TIPS – THAT MIGHT HELP TO PREVENT FROZEN WATER PIPES.

 

  • SLOW DRIP INDOOR WATER FAUCETS OVERNIGHT
  • INSULATE WATER PIPES
  • DISCONNECT OUTDOOR WATER HOSES
  • SKIRT MOBILE HOMES;
  • AND – DO NOT TRY TO THAW OUT FROZEN PIPES WITH AN OPEN FLAME OR TORCH. THIS MIGHT CAUSE MORE DAMAGE.

     

    AREA PLUMBERS WHO ARE ABLE TO THAW FROZEN WATER LINES AND REPAIR DAMAGES INSIDE THE HOME – ARE LISTED IN LOCAL PHONE BOOKS OR CLICK ON THE PLUMBING SERVICES LINK FOR A LIST OF REGIONAL LICENSED PLUMBERS.

     

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