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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- As the temperatures plummet and Metro Louisville is pelted with ice and sleet, the Louisville Water Company is offering seven tips to keep your water pipes from bursting -- and to conserve precious drinking water if they do.

"Loss of power is not the only challenge with an ice storm," the utility company said in a news release. "When the temperature takes a nosedive, water in pipes can freeze, causing them to burst. For homeowners, this results in water flooding the home, causing costly damage. In addition, these unexpected circumstances can leave customers in a bind when it comes to drinking water."

With that in mind, Louisville Water Company offers the following tips:

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