Knowing how to shut off the water supply can prevent severe flooding and damage that usually occurs with bursting pipes. Having every member of your household understand this information is critical in saving your home in the event of a burst pipe.

To determine where your shut off valve is, locate the outside water line that leads to your home. The water line usually flows directly from the water meter to a location inside the residence. The most likely places for the valve to be located are on the internal pipes near your outside walls or where the water enters the structure.

Commonly the shutoff vale is located: Exterior Wall (on Water Meter Side of Home), Garage, Utility Room, Mechanical Room, etc.