The city meter valve is the emergency shutoff for the whole property. Knowing how to use it matters when the house valve fails.
The location
The meter and its valve sit near the property line or in the meter box. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Lakewood, the box is the usual spot.
The key
A shutoff key or a wrench opens the valve in the buried box. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Lakewood, the key is the tool.
The turn
Turning the valve clockwise shuts the water off. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Lakewood, the direction is the standard.
The caution
The city valve is the last resort, and some utilities prefer to operate it. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Lakewood, the preference is the rule.
The house valve
The house's main valve is the first choice, easier and yours to use. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Lakewood, the house valve is the primary.
The practice
Knowing how to use both valves before the emergency is the preparation. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Lakewood, the practice is the plan.
The call
Know the valves before the emergency. Call 888-217-3585 and Lakewood, CO Plumbing Experts will match you with a Lakewood pro for the check.
Plumbing in Lakewood: what to know
In Lakewood, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Jefferson County — from Edgewater, Wheat Ridge and Golden to ZIP codes like 80226, 80232, 80227 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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