WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is reminding customers to protect their pipes as temperatures drop below freezing.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the lower 20s overnight Thursday into Friday then again overnight Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
To help prevent pipes from bursting, drain water from outdoor plumbing and wrap pipes, or allow a trickle of water to run through the system. Also, it is recommended to temporarily turn off and drain irrigation system…