Be Water Aware!

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell

Be Water Aware!

November 14, 2025
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Protect Your Pipes

City of Roswell flyer to raise awareness about freezing winter temperatures and taking precautions to protect water pipes. The image shows a polar bear sitting on a sheet of floating ice looking out over open water against a light blue sky.

When temperatures drop

Protect your pipes this winter from freezing weather. When temperatures stay below freezing follow these basic guidelines:

Give pipes a helping hand
If pipes run through cabinets or vanities, open the doors to let warmer room temperatures flow in.

Keep water working
Keep water moving through the pipes by allowing a small trickle of water to run. The cost of the extra water is typically lower than the cost of repairing a broken pipe.

An info graphic published by the City of Roswell, NM, that highlights measures to take to prevent water pipes from freezing during the winter and what steps to take if they do freeze.

If your pipes do freeze:

Shut off the water immediately
Don’t attempt to thaw pipes without turning off the main shut-off valve.

Thaw pipes with warm air
You can melt the frozen water in the pipe by warming the air around it with a hair dryer or space heater. Be sure not to leave space heaters unattended and avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames.

Be careful turning water back on
Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn the water back on and check pipes and joints for any cracks or leaks that might have been caused by freezing.

For more information on how to protect your home from the damaging effects of winter weather, visit the City of Roswell’s water [ conservation page ].
November 14, 2025