Cold Weather Reminder: Protect Your Pipes

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – With prolonged lows especially overnight you need to keep your home in mind as the weather can be a danger for your pipes.

Here are a few tips from the City of Columbia’s water department that could help prevent property damage:

• Cover exposed pipes
• Allow faucets to drip overnight
• Open cabinets underneath the sinks