Let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe — even at a trickle — helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same ...

"The pipe that's burst is one of our bigger pipes in the network and customer supplies are not affected. "We're currently operating valves to help keep everyone's water on and stop the burst.

This could lead to frozen pipes. Here's a closer look at the issue and preventative measures: Why is pipe freezing a problem? Water expands as it freezes. This puts a lot of pressure on whatever ...