Burst Pipe in Colorado Springs: Shutoff, Curb Stop and Drying

Colorado Springs Utilities tells customers to know where two valves are: the main shut-off inside the house, and the curb stop outside. If your meter is inside, knowing where the curb stop box is can save you from water damage when the leak is on the service line itself.

Arctic fronts can drop temperatures fast along the Front Range. Colorado Springs Utilities recommends wrapping exposed pipes in foam or heat tape, keeping cabinet doors open, letting a kitchen faucet drip in subzero weather, and closing off crawl spaces and drafts near water lines.

The NAIC explains that homeowners policies usually cover sudden and accidental damage like a burst pipe, but not slow leaks from neglect or outside flooding. Take photos before cleanup and call your insurer early.