Home Plumbing Tips How To Shut Off Water Supply

How to Shut Off Your Water Supply in an Emergency

Know where your water shut-off valves are before an emergency strikes. Step-by-step guide.

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How to shut off your water supply in an emergency.

Main water meter valve near the front boundary.

Ball valve turn lever 90 degrees perpendicular to pipe.

Gate valve turn clockwise until it stops.

Internal stop valve usually near hot water system or under kitchen sink.

Individual fixture isolation valves: behind toilets, under sinks, behind washing machine.

Emergency checklist: locate all valves now before an emergency, practise operating them, show other household members, keep a water meter key nearby..

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