HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRC date.pdfMost sinks, wash basins and toilets have shut-off valves below them to stop water fl ow to that particu-
lar fi xture. If a pipe bursts in your home, do you know where to fi nd the master shut-off valve? Flooding
and property damage can occur very quickly, not to mention immense water waste. Locate the valve,
mark it for quick identifi cation, and show everyone in the family where it is.
These are the most likely locations for your master valve:
• where the water pipe enters your home
• near the clothes washer, or
• near your water heater
To be sure you have located the valve, turn it off briefl y and see if all the faucets in the building are shut
off. Once you’ve found the right valve, mark it with a bright ribbon or paint. Make it easy to see. If
you live in a multi family housing unit talk with your manager about what procedure you should use.
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Where’s the master valve?
Working together to reduce flooding
Iowa City was impacted by several large rain-and-high-wind weather events over the past couple
of months that had some areas struggling with downed trees and limbs as well as fl ood waters.
While these occasions are rare, there are measures you can take to safeguard your home and
property and reduce potential fl ood-related issues down the road.
If your property is located near a stream, note that stream banks must be maintained and kept
clear of tree limbs, leaves, and grass clippings, as they all contribute to damming the stream and
preventing drainage. Do not discard grass clippings, leaves, or brush on the stream banks or in the
stream, as fl ooding can result. If you live near a stream that has storm debris, get together with
your neighbors to clear the debris in and along the creek, as well as the debris that’s washed up
into the yards. Place it at the curb and City staff will dispose of it properly at no charge to the
neighborhood. You must make an appointment in advance with Carol Sweeting, Public Works Pub-
lic Information / Education Coordinator, at 319-356-5164.
Together, we can improve water quality and reduce fl ooding and erosion along Iowa City streams.
For additional information, visit www.icgov.org/stormwater.