Do you know where your main water valve is?

If there's an emergency you'll need to know in a hurry. You can't afford to waste any precious time looking for a way to turn off the water or waiting for the city to come!

Most sinks, wash basins and toilets have shut-off valves below them to stop water flow to that particular fixture. If a pipe bursts in your home, do you know where the main shut-off valve is located? You could experience terrible flooding and property damage, if you don't. Locate the valve, mark it for quick identification, and show everyone in the family where it is.

These are the most likely locations for your main water valve:

Outside of the House

Located where the water supply pipe enters your home, most likely where your hose bib is.

Inside of the House

Located near the clothes washer or your water heater

To be sure you have located the valve, turn it off briefly and see if all the faucets in the building are shut off. Once you've found the right valve, mark it with a bright ribbon or paint. Make it easy to see! Show all the members of your family, so everyone can be prepared, just in case!

Localized Valves

Most are located under the sinks and by the toilets, these are used when repairing or installing new fixtures.

Please Note: The water Division is not permitted to do any work on private property; therefore, the homeowner or a plumber must resolve any problem between the meter and the house.