THUNDER BAY -- So far this year the amount of water-main breaks and frozen pipes looks to be average.
Since the start of 2015 city-wide there have been 14 water main breaks and 43 frozen water services, or frozen pipes in homes. That's good news compared to this time last year when there were 27 breaks and 203 frozen water services by Feb. 20.
But with this February looking to be the coldest on record, the city might not be out of the woods yet.
"We have noticed the frost getting deeper in the ground," city sewer and water North supervisor Gerald Luty said.
"We will continue to monitor it."
The frost is around five or six feet in the ground right now, about a foot from pipes and water mains.
"It's getting close," Luty said.
"We're at the mercy of the weather and how cold it gets we're hoping it starts warming up shortly."
Homeowners though have a lot more control to keep their water running. Luty said to make sure the house is heated and keep pipes insulated that need to be.
The city has more tips on its website.
