Emergency Shutoff
Know how to turn off water in and around
your home.
There may be times when the Water District needs to shut off water service in your area due to an emergency. In those situations, it's your responsibility to know the water systems in your home and take necessary precautions.
Some specialized water systems—including those with automatic timers—may or may not come back on when water service is restored. Faucets in use will flow once the water comes back on, so you'll want to turn those off to prevent overflows.
Other specialized systems to check include:
- Automatic ice makers
- Water softeners
- Swamp coolers
- Automated watering systems for animals
- Fountains with automatic fill features
- Some irrigation systems
Don't be taken by surprise! To understand how a water shutdown may affect your home systems, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with product manuals, follow the manufacturer's recommendations and call the manufacturer if you have product-related questions.