Muan-gun to Operate Emergency Support Team for Frozen Pipe Issues Until March Next Year

Request to Prevent Water Pipe Freezing Damage in Water Supply Facilities

Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) has established a 'Winter Water Facility Freeze Prevention Plan' and will operate an emergency support team for frozen water meters from the 14th of this month until March 15th of next year.

Muan-gun Water Supply Facility Freeze Damage Prevention Leaflet
Photo by Muan-gun

According to the county on the 6th, the emergency support team for handling freeze-related complaints consists of two teams with 30 members, including the Water and Sewage Office and subcontractors. They plan to promptly carry out restoration work in case of damage such as frozen water facilities during cold waves to minimize inconvenience to residents.

The county is continuously promoting freeze prevention methods through media reports, water bill notices, newsletters, and village chief meetings so that residents can prevent water meter freezing in advance.

An official from the Water and Sewage Office said, "To prevent freeze damage, fill the meter box with insulating materials such as old clothes to prevent cold air from seeping in, and when cold waves persist, let the tap water flow slightly to prevent freezing. If the meter is frozen, use a hairdryer or gradually melt it starting with lukewarm water and then warm water."

Meanwhile, the Water and Sewage Office plans to investigate meter boxes without insulating materials (styrofoam) to provide insulation (styrofoam) to prevent freeze damage. Residents who have lost their meter insulation can report directly to the Water and Sewage Office to receive it.

Muan = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-ju just8440@asiae.co.kr

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