Advice to reduce the risk of frozen pipes in properties
(WorldNews Environment)

Scottish Water is urging homeowners and businesses to protect properties against the winter weather as the country experiences freezing weather conditions. With temperatures forecast to be colder in Scotland than on Mount Everest for much of this week as the result of an Arctic `snowbomb`, the utility is calling on customers across Scotland to follow a simple code to protect pipes, and reduce the risk of them becoming frozen during sub-zero temperatures. Scottish Water`s winter campaign focuses on reminding property owners that water pipes can be at risk if the temperature falls below freezing and highlights a three-step guide which can help prevent the misery, inconvenience and cost of...