1. The Pre-Winter Checklist
- 1.Heat tape and riser audits: inspect electrical heat tape on every occupied water riser before the first freeze.
- 2.Vacant lot winterization: shut off and drain all water connections on vacant pads.
- 3.Curb stop mapping: flag and GPS-mark all primary shutoff valves for discovery under snow cover.
2. Eliminating Utility Overhead via Submetering
Submetering master-metered water systems reduces community consumption by 30% to 50% by holding residents accountable for leaks, immediately improving net cash flow.