| Burst pipe plumbing emergencies can strike at any | | | | underground box with a removable lid. Between the |
| time and catch us unaware. While we wait for SOS | | | | street's water main and meter are located a buried |
| plumbers - water leaks out of the pipe and floods | | | | curb stop valve and a corporation stop, where your |
| the floor at a rapid rate. Aside from wasting gallons | | | | home's water supply connects to water mains. Both |
| of water, split pipes cause costly water related | | | | the curb stop valve and corporation stop are |
| damage to walls, floors and your indoor belongings. | | | | inaccessible to the public, only to city workers with |
| Water related plumbing emergencies can be damaged | | | | special tools. |
| controlled by closing the water shutoff valve to the | | | | In addition to the water meter, modern houses also |
| home. Get to know where your water shutoff valve | | | | have localized shutoff valves with handles, called |
| is located should you encounter water related | | | | fixture supply stops, and located on water supply |
| plumbing emergency or even a running toilet. Close | | | | pipes to toilets, faucets, washing machines, water |
| water supply and save on money and water. | | | | heaters, dishwashers, and water softeners. Closing |
| Home water supply system contains main and | | | | water supply to one of the above fixtures is a |
| master shutoff valves for stopping water flow to | | | | matter of turning the handle clockwise two to four |
| entire house or to specific plumbing fixtures. Most | | | | full turns. Older homes have one fixture supply stop |
| water meters have a shutoff valve before the | | | | on the water supply to the toilet only. |
| meter and one after meter. Cold climate properties | | | | Plumbers highly recommend people to get to know |
| have their water meter located in warm indoor | | | | their water shutoff valves and avoid expensive |
| spaces like basements to prevent freezing | | | | water related damages, high water bills, and water |
| complications. Milder climate homes have their water | | | | wastage. |
| meter attached to an exterior wall or nestled in an | | | | |