NI Water has launched its new winter campaign to encourage the public to check their homes and businesses are winter ready.

The 'Beat the Freeze' advertising campaign, which was recently launched at the Parliament Buildings, is being rolled out through various media outlets including TV, radio, print and billboards.

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Regional Development Minister, Michelle McIlveen, said: "The advice is simple, act now, take some time today to ensure that water pipes are protected and well insulated. Just a few simple steps could save you from the distress, cost and inconvenience of a burst pipe."

Chief Executive of NI Water, Sara Venning, added: "There are simple procedures the general public can carry out in order to 'Beat the Freeze'. These include knowing where your stop valve is and keeping the contact number of a registered plumber on hand to deal with any bursts on your property. "

(CD/JP)