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POL Government Bureaus & Offices Water Bureau Water Blog Blogs by Category Freezing Weather
Frozen hoses and fountains - December 9, 2005 - 2 Comments
12-9-05

Water Freezes: Prepare Your Pipes - November 20, 2005 - 2 Comments

Turning Off Benson Bubblers to Protect Public Safety - February 16, 2006 - 0 Comments
2-16-06

Winter Weather Tips - November 29, 2006 - 0 Comments
11-29-06

The thaw comes in on cat's feet. - January 20, 2007 - 0 Comments
1-20-07

About Ice - January 18, 2007 - 0 Comments
1-18-07

Can a hydrant freeze up? - January 17, 2007 - 0 Comments
1-17-07

Freezing Pipes - January 16, 2007 - 0 Comments
1-16-07

A Few Frozen Pipes - January 14, 2007 - 0 Comments
1-14-07

Preparing for Freezing Weather - January 9, 2007 - 0 Comments
1-9-07

Teen Weather... - January 10, 2007
1-10-07

Winterize Your Water Pipes - November 30, 2007 - 0 Comments
The Water Blog: 11-30-07

Water news hot off the press... - November 3, 2007 - 0 Comments
The Water Blog: 11-3-07

Winter Begins - December 22, 2007 - 0 Comments
12-22-2007

Cold Weather Precautions Taken at Mt. Tabor Fountain - December 11, 2007 - 0 Comments
12-11-2007

The Portland Water Bureau Prepares for Cold Weather - January 25, 2008 - 0 Comments
1-25-2008

Benson Bubblers Shut Down Due to Cold Weather - January 23, 2008 - 3 Comments
1-23-2008

This Week is Winter Weather Awareness Week! - October 20, 2008 - 0 Comments
The National Weather Service (NWS) is holding its annual Pacific Northwest Winter Weather Awareness Campaign this week (October 19 through October 25).

How Can You Protect Your Home from Freezing Temperatures this Winter? - November 12, 2008 - 1 Comments
So, what can you do to prepare your home for the inevitable season o'freeze? My guess is that you'll want to protect your indoor plumbing from freezing.

Oh the Weather Outside is (about to be) Frightful... - December 10, 2008 - 0 Comments
In preparation for such a cold snap, the Water Bureau will turn off most of the Benson Bubblers today.

If I've Said it Once, I've Said it a Thousand Times -- Protect Your Home from the Icy Tendrils of Winter! - December 16, 2008 - 8 Comments
You need to protect your plumbing or you could end up with a miserable, watery situation on your hands.