Should You Drip Faucets During a Dallas Freeze?

Why it works

Moving water is less likely to freeze, and an open faucet relieves pressure that builds between an ice blockage and the faucet, which is often what bursts a pipe.

How to do it

Drip both hot and cold, favoring faucets on exterior walls and the fixture farthest from the meter. Open sink cabinet doors on outside walls. Source: Dallas Water Utilities winter guide.

During citywide demand

If the City asks residents to conserve water during an emergency, follow that instruction.

Sources

• Dallas Water Utilities — Prepare Your Home for Winter
• Dallas City News — Protecting your property during freezing temperatures

Official sources, checked October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm current requirements with the issuing agency.