How To Turn Your Water Off During Emergencies

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How To Turn Your Water Off During Emergencies

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When you have a water leak or a suspected burst water pipe at home or in commercial buildings, it is crucial to turn the water supply off to avoid flooding and a hefty water bill. However, do you know where your water meter is located? Do you even know how to turn it off?

For some, this may be easy, but for a lot of people, this is quite the challenge. Most people don’t even know how to turn off their water meter, let alone locate the water supply? Most people do not think of this until an emergency happens.

Some water meters are easy to spot but mostly, they are located in an inconspicuous location and can be hard to find when you really need to the most. Do not wait until the very last minute to find out where it is located. Go find it now so you are ready when an emergency strikes. Let us guide you.

Tools You Need:

  • – Screw Driver
  • – Crescent Wrench
  • – Curb Stop Key (if available)

Possible Places Where You Can Find the Water Supply

1. Standalone House

Start by looking inside your home and then check outside.

Inside the house:

  • – Check your basement or crawlspace.
  • – Check the walls on the front side of the house.
  • – Check the garage near the foundation slab.
  • – Check near the water heater

 
Outside the house:

  • – Check the front of the house near the street.
  • – Check the back of the house near the water pipes.
  • – Check the sides.

 
The water metre or water supply is usually a box that is buried in the ground with a meter and a handle on top.

2. Duplex or Apartment Block

Just like a standalone house, check the inside of the house before looking outside.

Inside the house:

  • – Check your basement or crawlspace.
  • – Check the walls on the front side of the house.
  • – Check the garage near the foundation slab.
  • – Check near the water heater.

 
Outside the house:

  • – Check the front of the house near the street.
  • – Check the back of the house near the water pipes.
  • – Some apartment blocks place their water meters together in a group at a specific location usually on the side of the street. Ask your homeowners association if you cannot find it.

3. Commercial building

The first thing you should do is ask your building supervisor or admin.

  • – Most of the time, water supply and water meters are located in the building basement or basement parking.
  • – Check near your water heater.
  • – Check in the kitchen below the sink or near the back part.

4. Stores and business areas

If you are renting a business space like a store or a factory, here is how you can find your water supply:

  • – Ask your landlord.
  • – Check the back of the building.
  • – Check the back of your office space.
  • – Check the office or storefront.
  • – Check the basement if there is one.

 
Turning off the water supply is just the first step in resolving your water leak or burst pipe. Once you have turned it off properly, do not tinker with the pipes or attempt to fix the problem yourself. Busted pipes and leaks are better left to professionals and experts to avoid causing more damage and expensive repairs. Call your trusted plumber right away and get the problem fixed before more problems arise.

Water leaks and flooding can cause severe structural damage and damage to electrical lines, foundations, etc. Water damage can cost hundreds if not thousands in repairs and replacement parts. This is why it is crucial to shut off the water supply right away as soon as you detect a water leak or burst water pipes. Immediate action is necessary to avoid further irreversible damage.

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We service both residential and commercial areas anywhere in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. For all types of leak detection, please call us today!

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