02/20/2026
❄️ Winter Water Tower Tip: Keep the Water Moving
When temperatures drop below freezing for extended periods, water turnover becomes one of the most important tools you have to prevent a tank freeze-up.
A freeze-up often happens at night when demand is low and water movement slows down. When water sits too long, especially in the riser and upper portions of the tank, it becomes much more vulnerable to freezing.
Here’s why turnover matters:
✔️ Moving water is less likely to freeze
✔️ Higher turnover during low-demand hours helps reduce ice formation
✔️ Preventing freeze-ups avoids costly emergency repairs and water service disruptions
Small communities are especially at risk during prolonged cold spells because lower water usage means lower natural turnover.
Simple winter checks:
• Monitor your freezing alarms and pump cycles
• Increase turnover during extreme cold
• Inspect control panels, heat elements, and circulation systems
• Make sure access to the tower is clear in case emergency repairs are needed
It may cost a little more to keep water moving, but it costs far more to repair a frozen tank.
Proactive prevention is always more affordable than emergency response.
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