Household

Water shutoff and a leak while away

Write where the main water valve is, whether it should stay open for heat, and who may shut it if a neighbor reports a leak. A campus is not a plumber. This page is a household list. It is not a repair desk.

Last reviewed 4 October 2026. Editorial desk. Who publishes this. Educational only. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.

Ask before travel day

• Show the named adult the main valve. Leave heat on if pipes can freeze. See thermostat and utilities.
• A leak that is flooding a neighbor is a same-day call to that adult, not to campus.
• Do not mail a key to a program. See spare key.

What this page does not do

It does not shut a valve or book a plumber. Locator: FindTreatment.gov.

Questions people ask

Should the water be shut off?

Only if the owner decided that, and heat will not be needed for pipes. The written note controls.

Who turns the valve?

The named adult. This site does not send a plumber.

Does this site handle leaks?

No. This site is not a clinic and not a repair desk. Treatment information: SAMHSA 1-800-662-HELP.

Educational only. Not medical advice. Default crisis line: SAMHSA 1-800-662-HELP. Locator: FindTreatment.gov. Citation-worthy text: llms.txt.

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