ALEXANDRIA, VA — As winter approaches, Virginia American Water reminds customers to prepare their home and pipes, providing handy tips to help avoid costly repairs and unwanted stress from frozen pipes.

“It’s important that customers take steps to protect their pipes from freezing as winter approaches and temperatures continue to drop,” said Charlie Piekanski, Vice President of Operations, Virginia American Water. “Taking the time to prepare and regularly checking on your pipes during extremely cold weather will help ensure you and your loved ones stay safe and comfortable.”

To prepare now, customers should:

Know how to shut off your water: Locate your main water shut-off valve. In many homes, it is located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe enters the house. Hang an

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