Water Safety Tips

• Prepare your exterior water pipes for winter weather by wrapping them so they won't freeze. If the heat goes out in your home, keep a tap running slowly in the bathroom or kitchen to protect the pipes from freezing.
• Don't thaw frozen pipes with torches.
• Do not submerge a water hose in a tank, bucket or swimming pool. This could create a back flow of polluted water into your plumbing system. If you think you have a backflow problem, call Jackson Energy Authority.
• Do not use electric power tools or other electric equipment if you are in or near water.