What is the proper procedure for running water to prevent water service lines from freezing?

Run cold water from the lowest point in the house, usually a laundry room sink or tub.  It is important to keep the water flowing constantly at a rate of about one gallon every four minutes (the stream width of a pencil).  Do not run hot water, as hot water will freeze faster than cold water.

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1. I think my toilet is leaking, what should I do?
2. Who is responsible for maintenance of water meters, valves, and water service lines?
3. If I experience frozen water service after normal business hours, who do I call?
4. How do I know if I should run my water to keep my pipes from freezing?
5. What is the proper procedure for running water to prevent water service lines from freezing?
6. If my water service line freezes, who is responsible for thawing it out?
7. Can water temperature be used to predict if my water pipe will freeze?
8. The water at my faucet seems almost freezing. Should I be running my water?
9. I chose to run my water without contacting the Water/Wastewater Department. Can I get a credit on my utility bill for the excess water and sewer usage?
10. Can the City of Le Sueur predict which water services will freeze?
11. If there is a chance of water lines freezing, why not just tell everyone to run their water?
12. My house never had frozen pipes until recently. Why did my pipes freeze now?
13. I have been running my water as instructed by the Water/Wastewater Department and my sewer line now backed up. Who is responsible and should I call the City of Le Sueur?
14. The weather is supposed to rise above freezing. Can I stop running my water now?
15. What can I do to keep my pipes from freezing again?
16. When my water comes out of the tap, it looks cloudy, but then clears up. Should I be concerned?
17. What is the hardness of city water?
18. How does lead get into your house or building water?
19. Where does my water come from?