City Closure
Closure, February 3 and February 4, 2022
- Princeton Municipal Center
- Lois Nelson Public Library
- Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of their drivers and citizens of our community, CWD has decided to cancel all residential and commercial services for Thursday, February 3rd, Friday, February 4th and Saturday February 5th.
All collections for Thursday and Friday residents will resume on the next scheduled pickup day.
Commercial will be running in a limited capacity with drivers focusing on multi-family and high frequency accounts.
Winter Weather Alerts and Resources
The winter storm will start TODAY, be prepared and weather aware! See the latest timing for what is now a Winter Storm Warning issued by US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas
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Helpful Information
- What can I do to help prevent frozen water pipes in my home?
- Allow hot and cold water to run a thin stream the width of a pencil lead.
- Open cabinet doors under sinks to expose pipes to heat within the house.
- Keep the thermostat in your home set above 60 degrees.
- Wrap exposed exterior pipes and faucets with foam insulation or newspaper.
- Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Freeze sensors are required on all sprinkler systems to keep them from operating during icy weather.
- Cover all openings around the foundation.
- If planning to be out-of-town for an extended time, turn off the water to the house and open faucets to reduce pressure.
- What should I do to protect my outside water spigot / faucet from freezing?
- Wrap exposed exterior pipes and faucets with foam insulation or a towel.
- Remove garden hoses from outside faucets. Freeze sensors are required on all sprinkler systems to keep them from operating during icy weather.
- Cover all openings around the foundation.
- If planning to be out-of-town for an extended time, turn off the water to the house and open faucets to reduce pressure.
- What should I do if one or more of my water pipes are frozen or I don’t have water?
- Property owners are responsible for private water systems from the outside water meter into the home. If you have issues with your private plumbing system such as a frozen pipe you will need to contact a licensed plumber for assistance. Please contact the City of Princeton at 972-734-2416, ext. 8, if your private water service needs to be turned off at the outside water meter.
- Now that temperatures are rising and my pipes are starting to thaw, what should I do?
- Check for leaks and if you find a broken pipe, turn your water off at the main valve. Your home has two shut-off valves: one is owned by the city and should only be accessed by city staff while the other is your personal shut-off valve that you should be able to access. The shut-off valves completely turn off water to the house and may be found in one of the following locations:
- Personal shut-off valve locations:
- In the crawl space where the water line enters the home
- In the garage where the water line enters the wall or ceiling, near the water heater or laundry hookup
- Outside near the foundation, often protected by a concrete ring or clay pipe.
- City of Princeton shut-off valve location
- Between the meter and the street and should only be accessed by authorized city staff
- If you can’t find your personal shut-off valve or would like assistance with turning off your water, contact the City of Princeton Public Works department by phone at 972-734-2416, ext. 8
- Is it possible that the city’s water source or primary delivery methods / pipes can become frozen?
- It is possible, however normally when customers experience no water during cold weather events it is the result of frozen pipes that are owned and maintained by the property owner. Princeton Public Works takes precautions to ensure our water supply remains safe and reliable.
Car Care and Travel
- The Texas Department of Transportation encourages the traveling public to stay off of the roads. If you must travel, travel with caution and check road conditions online at https://drivetexas.org/, use the DriveTexas app on any mobile device, or call 1-800-452-9292. Ensure your vehicle’s windshield wipers are functioning and your tire pressure and fluid levels are appropriate before potential weather strikes.
Warming Centers
- Salvation Army Mckinney, 600 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069 - 972-542-6694
- Open Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, and will remain open while temperatures are expected to be 32 degrees or 35 degrees with rain.
- Doors open at 7 p.m. for overnight guests
- All guests must arrive before 10 p.m. After that time guests will only be allowed inside with a referral or police escort.
- No ID is required
- Salvation Army Plano, 3528 E. 14th St. Plano, TX 75074 – 214-988-9434