How To Care For Gas Meters This Winter In Waukee

Press release from the City of Waukee:

January 10, 2022

Outdoor natural gas meters and/or pressure regulator sets are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.

However, the Waukee Gas Department offers these winter protection tips:

• Clean and repair leaky eaves and gutters regularly to prevent ice and melting snow build-up.
• Do not pile snow against your natural gas meter and/or pressure regulator set when shoveling or blowing snow.
• Never allow snow to completely cover a natural gas meter and/or pressure regulator set.
• Remove soft snow build-up gently, using only a broom or your hand.

Call 515-978-7920 if you notice a build-up of snow or ice. Do not try to remove it by kicking or hitting the meter or piping.

This press release was produced by the City of Waukee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.