Scottish Water urging householders and businesses to ensure pipes are protected from cold weather this winter

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Scottish Water is urging Lanarkshire householders and businesses to ensure their water pipes are protected from cold weather this winter - and help minimise the risk of bursts and damage to property and reduce water losses.Property owners are being advised that preparing for sub-zero temperatures could prevent problems such as burst pipes and flooding - and all the inconvenience and expense they can cause - and help reduce the amount of water lost through leakage.Scottish Water has also launched its new free text alert initiative to encourage customers to be aware of any potential disruption to service in their area and how to prepare for every eventuality and is encouraging.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android When temperatures fall below zero, water in pipes can freeze and expand and then contract if the temperature rises which can cause them to crack or burst.In recent winters, Lanarkshire has experienced several very cold weeks, with pipes freezing followed by quick thawing and this has sometimes caused a surge in the number of bursts across the country.This, in turn, has led to many incidents of flooding and damage to property, causing significant inconvenience and expense for householders and businesses throughout the country.Last winter, Scottish Water recorded a total of 3100 bursts across