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Shut Off Your Water

How to Find Your Shut Off Valve

If a water pipe broke in your home, are you able to find the shut off valve? Know where it's located before you have an emergency. There should be a valve near the house.

 

In our video, The Totally Valuable Water Dude can help you find your water shutoff!

 

 

Look for your shut off valve in the following places:

  • In the crawl space or basement, where the water line enters the home.
  • In the garage where the water line enters the wall or ceiling, near the water heater or laundry hookup.
  • Outside near the foundation, often protected by a concrete ring or clay pipe.

Your Water Meter

Your water meter is located in a concrete or plastic box in the ground, generally in front of your house and near the side property line. It's important to keep the box free of plants and roots that can obstruct or hide the meter or damage the service line.

Can't Find Your Shut Off Valve?

You may want to have a shut off valve installed if you can't locate one. If you have an emergency and need help shutting off your water at the meter or locating your water meter, please call TVWD at (503) 848-3000.

Types of Shut Off Valves

Your water shut off valve may take many different forms. Below are a few of the most common types of shutoff valves:

Water Shutoff Valve

Water Shutoff Valve

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Water Shutoff Valve

Water Shutoff Valve

Water Shutoff At Backflow Device

You can also turn off your
water at your backflow assembly

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