The Harnett County Regional Water Plant provides service to approximately 125,000 people in Harnett County and the surrounding region. Harnett County’s water system totals over 1,800 miles of water mains and has approximately 36,000 active connections within their boundaries. HCDPU currently has 2 active wastewater treatment plants with over 20 million gallons per day of treatment capacity that serve approximately 60,000 people in Harnett and Wake County as well as Fort Bragg. HCDPU is currently preparing to expand the water treatment plant’s capacity to 42 million gallons per day. The Harnett County Regional Water Plant also utilizes the Cape Fear River as the source for the system’s drinking water. The Cape Fear River Basin is North Carolina’s largest river basin.
Now that autumn is here, homeowners can begin to prepare for the winter months. Preparing your home in advance is key to protecting the water lines. A few useful tips include: wrapping exposed pipes with insulating material. A resourceful way to do this is to use plastic, newspaper, rags or blankets. Secure basements against the cold by plugging up drafty cracks and repairing broken window panes. It is also a good idea to locate your shut-off valve. The shutoff valve should be used in the event of a burst pipe or if you have a significant leak. The shutoff valve is usually located where the water pipe enters your house or on a vertical pipe leading from the point of entry inside your basement wall or crawl space.
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