Water Main Shut off Valve at Street

How do you shut off a water meter? Customers should call SPU at 2063861800 if they do not have a TSO meter or need general assistance with a water outage from the meter. Find your water meter. Remove the cap from the water meter. Locate the shut-off valve attached to the water meter. Turn the valve clockwise by hand or with an adjustable wrench.

What is a main water valve?

The main water valve (also known as the house control valve) is used to stop the flow of water from the main city water supply to the house. The main water valve is usually located 2 feet from the foundation wall and is usually used when a plumber needs to repair pipes in a home.

What is an automatic water shut off device?

The automatic water shut-off valve detects water by regulating the flow in the pipe or by detecting water at the bottom. If the flow is unstable or moisture is detected, the valve shuts off the water supply to your home. This can prevent major damage from water leakage.