Freezing of water in pipes may result in pipes and fittings bursting and in dz to property when thawing occurs; for such damage the company cannot accept responsibility.
To prevent freezing the stopcock inside houses should be closed and the piping emptied by opening all cold water taps, This should be done when the temperature is likely to fall below freezing point, Hot water systems need not usually be so emptied but consumers are recommended to ensure that feed tanks and piping in the roof space are effectively insulated.
Water meters where posed positions, and the to and from them, must be protected gainst freezing by insulation with straw or other material.
Water*wasted owing to frost burst or any other cause will be registered by the meter and must be paid for.
The Company is prepared to assist consumers provided the interests of plumbing contractors are not thereby interfered with.
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