St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission #4 has released the following statement pertaining to the possible upcoming winter weather event.
St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission #4 in Charenton is actively preparing for a hard freeze event next week with temperatures expected to be below freezing for several hours at a time.
If we must shut off service due to breaks, we will make every attempt to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that water main breaks will take precedence and there may be delays in responding to individual requests.
Property owners are responsible for winterizing homes and businesses beyond the water meter including taking necessary precautions to prevent freezing and leakage.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED that customers allow their faucets to drip during freezing temperatures. We DO recommend that customers turn off their water supply and drain the pipes to prevent them from rupturing.
If your pipes freeze, please give them enough time to thaw before opening your faucet. DO NOT use open flame or pour hot water to thaw frozen pipes.
If you do have an after-hours emergency, please call 337-923-6986.
We appreciate your understanding during this extreme weather event.