Dec. 22, 2011
Contact: Frankie Vigil
frankie@goodstandingoutreach.com
(775) 829-2810
As Temperatures Drop Truckee Meadows Water Authority Reminds You How You Can Help Spot Leaks in our Water Distribution System
(RENO, Nev.) – Winter in northern Nevada has its extremes, which can cause havoc for our community. Citizens can be on the lookout for leaks and main breaks both on their property and in Truckee Meadows Water Authority’s (TMWA) distribution system. Freezing temperatures cause water to freeze and expand, which can cause pipes to break. With leaks and main breaks, sometimes it is hard to tell where the leak starts from – a customer’s pipes or TMWA’s distribution system. However, TMWA staff is always available to investigate. If you see water running down the street, please call TMWA’s 24 hour emergency line at 834-8090 to ensure it has been reported, potentially speeding up the process of getting it fixed.
“Our crews are available 24 hours a day to fix leaks in our distribution system and the sooner we know about a leak the less water waste and damage occur,” said Pat Nielson, Manager of Distribution Maintenance and Generation. “Just recently an observant citizen noticed water leaking on Lewis Street in Reno. Our crews were dispatched quickly and fixed the main break in a few short hours, while keeping water service on to all nearby residents and businesses.”
Main breaks can cause traffic delays, damage property and could cause water outages. Crews work diligently to minimize any delays or outages during repairs. TMWA also reminds residents not to drive through standing water from a main leak or break.
You can protect your home from the effects of freezing temperatures on pipes by winterizing your home and irrigation system. To learn more, visit TMWA’s website, www.tmwa.com/winterize. And remember, if you observe water running down streets or sidewalks, please call TMWA’s emergency line anytime at 834-8090.
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit water utility, overseen by elected officials from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA employs a highly skilled team who ensure the treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water around the clock for more than 330,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.
