Winter Weather Water Reminders

As the cold weather approaches, it is time to consider the possibility of
ruptures occurring in our water pipes and/or meters. Below are a few tips to help you keep your pipes and meters in working order:

Before freezing weather hits:

Turn off the water to outside faucets, remove hoses and drain the pipes
From the inside, cover any open vents with insulation, plastic or cardboard
Tightly close all doors and windows, and repair as necessary to seal out drafts
Insulate and repair outside-facing walls
On colder nights, it's a good idea to open cabinet doors to expose pipes to your home’s warmth
The temperature where water meters and interior pipes are located must be a minimum of 55 degrees Fahrenheit from November 1 through April 1
Let your kitchen or bathroom faucets drip slowly on very cold nights to keep water moving.

If a pipe in your home freezes:

Completely open the cold and/or hot water faucet closest to the frozen pipe. This will relieve pressure and reduce the chance of breakage
If you decide to try thawing the pipe yourself, use a hand-held electric hair dryer
If in doubt, call a registered plumber for help

Meadow Valley Townhomes

To prevent water damage to your home due to frozen water lines, all water meters and associated pipes that are located in the exterior utility closets should be completely protected by insulation and/or heat tape. The Town will replace your meter once if it breaks
from the weather, but if it happens again due to the same problem, there will be a
charge of $400.00 for each occurrence. If you have any questions or need help
in this matter, please get in touch with us at 240-286-3389.

Trash and Recycling Holiday Schedule

Bates Disposal and Recycling perform trash collection and recycling services for the town. Below is the holiday schedule for Christmas and New Year.

Holiday Schedule:

Monday 12/26/2022 - NO TRASH PICK UP
Wednesday 12/28/2022 - regular yard waste & recycling pick up
Thursday 12/29/2022 - regular trash pick up
Monday 1/2/2023 - NO TRASH PICK UP
Wednesday 1/4/2023 - regular yard waste & recycling pick up
Thursday 1/5/2023 - regular trash pick up

Rally to Reopen White's Ferry

The Fair Access Committee will host a rally to advocate for reopening of White's Ferry. The rally will occur on Thursday, December 29th, at 2 PM. For more information, call or text Link Hoewing (202-365-4749) or Jim Brown (301-221-1988).

Always Be Notified

The Town of Poolesville's alert and notification system provides information on trash collection, debris and storm clean-ups, events, water emergencies, and more. You can get alerts via email or text and choose which alerts you want. To receive alerts, go to https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/list.aspx.