Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent
City of Clintonville officials are concerned that residents are not following the city’s order to keep water running in homes and businesses to avoid frozen water lines.
Administrator Lisa Kuss said she cannot emphasize enough how important it is for residents to adhere to the city’s request until notified otherwise.
The city has dealt with close to 60 frozen properties, Kuss said. Repair costs have ranged from $500 to $2,000.
Utility customers received a letter from the city in the mail last week reminding them to run a stream of cold water, approximately the thickness of a pencil, or quarter-inch in diameter, from one faucet at all times. Those customers who have already experienced a freeze-up and were asked to run a larger stream should continue with that size water stream.
The water needs to be left running constantly, Kuss said. The faucet should not be shut off when the temperatures warm up during the day. The city will inform customers when the flow of water can be safely shut off, she said.
Customers will not be charged for the extra water usage.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact Clintonville Utillities at 715-823-7600.