Public works departments across the bi-state aren't the only ones who struggle in the cold. Water companies have their fair share of winter weather issues.
By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post With lows expected to drop well below freezing again later this week, it's important to make sure water pipes in your home are protected from the temperatures. Spokeswoman for Missouri American Water Christie Barnhart says every year Missouri American Water puts out tips of ways to protect your pipes. "They're just some easy things that can be done at an individual's place of residence that can prevent what can result in being a very costly problem to have and also one that's inconvenience," Barnhart tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Because not only are you looking at expenses if pipes burst, you also don't have water." Barnart says some simple tips to remember to keep your pipes from freezing are to keep cabinet doors open at night and to keep a small trickle running from the faucet. Barnhart adds everyone should also know where the main shut off valve is in the case of pipes freezing, to avoid the expense of b
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