City of Cape says Cold Weather could spike water main breaks

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) –  Cape Girardeau Water customers should be aware of possible water main breaks. 

As temperature drops, the City of Cape says citizens need to be prepared for winter weather.

This year comes with an additional warning for Cape Girardeau water customers should be prepared for additional water main breaks.

“It is not uncommon to see more water main breaks when the ground freezes, hardens, and thaws,” said Assistant Public Works Director Brock Davis. “And unfortunately for our customers, we have seen more water main breaks in general.”

According to Emergency Preparedness Experts they recommend storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation. Water, food, and other supplies are an essential part of a home emergency kit that prepares households for disasters, winter weather, and in this case water main breaks.

Every home, business, and organization is strongly encouraged to register for direct texts, phone calls, and emails should their property fall under a boil water advisory. Register now at www.cityofcape.org/getalerts. Boil water advisories are sent to directly impacted properties only if they are registered. The advisories are also shared with news and social media, and accessible at www.cityofcape.org/water. The Wireless Emergency Alert system is activated on every compatible local device only if the majority of the city is impacted by an advisory, or an order is in place.