The Munroe Falls Water Department has specific recommendations if you plan on being away from your home for an extended length of time. If you will be gone for three months or longer you should have the water service shut off by the Water Department. The pipes should be winterized by a licensed plumber, especially in the winter in order to prevent pipes from freezing. Regular anti-freeze in the lines is not permitted as this could contaminate the water supply.

The Water Department charges $34.38 for usage of 0 – 6,000 gallons of water. If you are away and there is no water used you will still be charged. The fee for turning the water off and back on is $35.00.

The City has many residents that are in other parts of the country during the harsh winter months. Rather than being charged the minimum each quarter, you would pay only $35.00 to shut the water off, and it may save you even more if a pipe were to freeze or burst.

The Munroe Falls Police Department has a "Vacation House-Watch" program. Please call them to obtain the proper form before you leave.