What Water Shutoff Valves Do. Water shutoff valves are fittings used in plumbing, which can control anything from individual fixtures such as faucets and toilets, to your home's entire water system.

Does your home have low water pressure? Here's how to tell if it's caused by leaky pipes, clogged water lines, or other common causes of low water pressure.

He was being asked about water valves because, in June, issues with water valves prevented crews from stopping a geyser that sprayed for days and delayed repairs at the corner of 11th Street and ...