Did you know that as a homeowner you own and therefore are responsible for your meter pit and curb stop valve? Most water services have a curb stop box (pictured above) on the street side of the meter pit (pictured left) or near the front property line. The cover for the curb stop is usually a 3-inch to 4-inch diameter disk, with a tube extending downward to a valve that is about 4 ½ to 6 feet deep.
This valve helps the property owner and the district control the water flow if there is a leak in the service line or plumbing on the property. To serve its purpose, the stop box must be level with the ground around it and accessible to district operators.
There must be at least two to five feet of space around the stop box free of shrubbery, walls, or other obstructions that would interfere with turning the valve key. Maintenance of the stop box and valve are the responsibility of the property owner…