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Use water regularly in cold snaps, since flowing water rarely freezes, and fix dripping fixtures that can freeze in the line. A layer of mulch or snow over the tank and lines insulates them. Don't run water continuously; if lines do freeze, call a pro rather than adding chemicals or heat.

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