# How to Shut Off Your Main Water Valve | PlumberNow

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Find your main shut\-off by house type and turn it off without breaking an old gate valve. Emergency prep guide.

## Quick Answer

**Q:** Where is my main water shut\-off valve?

Your main shut\-off is where the supply line enters the house — a utility closet, garage wall, basement, or under the kitchen sink in a slab home. If it is not inside, it is in the meter box at the property line, on the house side of the meter. Turn clockwise.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is my main water shut\-off valve?

Your main shut\-off is where the supply line enters the house — a utility closet, garage wall, basement, or under the kitchen sink in a slab home. If it is not inside, it is in the meter box at the property line, on the house side of the meter. Turn clockwise.

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