Osan City Promotes Water Conservation and Water Meter Freeze Prevention Tips

Osan City (Mayor Kwak Sang-wook) has launched an active campaign to promote guidelines on water meter freeze prevention and water conservation methods.

In preparation for the upcoming winter season, Osan City has produced 4,000 promotional leaflets on ‘Water Meter Freeze Prevention Guidelines and Tap Water Conservation Management Methods’ to prevent resident inconvenience and property damage from water meter freezing (damage) and to ensure stable tap water supply. The leaflets have been distributed to community centers in each district.

Water conservation methods that can be easily practiced in daily life include using a water bucket instead of a hose when washing vehicles, installing plastic bottles or bricks in toilets, replacing faucets with water-saving models, reusing bathwater, and using a water cup while brushing teeth.

To prevent water meter freezing, the interior of the meter protection box should be filled with old clothes and the exterior sealed with tape to prevent cold air from entering.

If a meter becomes frozen, the surface of the meter can be thawed by heating it with a hair dryer, or by starting with lukewarm water and gradually using warmer water. For urgent cases, torch lamps should never be used as they may cause fire.

During winter, if a water meter freezes, report it during business hours to Osan City Environmental Business Division Water Supply Department (031-8036-6381~6386), or at night to Osan City Hall Duty Room (031-8036-8221~2) or the Water Supply Department Situation Room (031-8036-6135).

An official from the city's Environmental Business Division Water Supply Department stated, "Due to Korea's rainfall characteristics concentrated in the summer season, water shortages frequently occur in spring and winter," and added, "Through active promotion of tap water conservation and water meter freeze prevention in winter, we will do our best to prevent inconveniences to citizens."