In view of the abrupt lowering of temperaturesscheduled for the next few days, Acea Ato 2 invites customers to protect their water meters from freezing by means of temporary covers, especially in the mountainous areas of the territory.
La counter protection it is important to avoid losses or water shortages in the winter season and the user regulation provides that the care and maintenance of the meter is the responsibility of the customer.
For this reason, the Roman company gives some advice to its customers. For example of “use insulating materials, the most suitable are polystyrene and solid state neoprene or polyurethane, which effectively insulate the appliances from the external environment”. Furthermore, “shipyard waste materials, such as thermal insulation, for example” can be useful. Beware of "do not use newspapers o cloth cloths which absorb water and humidity, thus risking a worsening of the situation". It is also important to protect the outdoor pipes entering and leaving the meter.
The company also informs that "it will activate all preventive measures necessary to deal with sudden drops in temperature, trying to limit any inconvenience as much as possible".
