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How to Find and Shut Off the Main Water Valve in a Spokane Home

November 8, 2026November 7, 2026 by eran555
Hand turning the red wheel of a main water shutoff gate valve next to the water meter in a basement

Where to find the main water shutoff valve in a Spokane home, how to close gate and ball valves, when to use the meter or curb box, how fixture shutoffs work, and why the valve should be tested once a year.

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