WINTER 2010-11 IS COMING SOON

Winter on the ranch is coming soon and before we know it there will be snow on the ground and freezing tempatures. Lets do a quick list to make sure your water is ready for winter. I have done these lists every year, but we do get new property owners who need to be aware of the winters we face. First things first everybody should remember if you are not going to be here please shut off your meter. If you are going to shut off your meter and plan on returning sometime in the winter just remember if you dig the snow off pile it back on. Snow is your best friend when it comes to insulating a water line and meter the more snow you have on it the less likely it will be to freeze. Second, if you haven’t done so yet you still have time to put some wall insulation in a garbage sack and drop it down on the meter. This will help in the months we have no snow, but freezing tempatures. Keep in mind it does no good to pack the insulation, but to leave it kinda lose. If we all follow these simple steps it will help us to keep the water on year round so not only you can have water, but also your nieghbor. The picture above is due to leaving a meter on and it blowing in a guys garage during winter months. This picture was not on the ranch, but it could be you next time.