: The main valve which controlls the water supply to the house is leaking.What could be the possible reason/s and what is/are the solution/s.

: Thank you,

: Rejeanne Ramtahal

Where is it leaking? On the stem? Write me for help. It may be a very simple fix. If it's the stem, turn the nut below the valve's handle clockwise about 1/4 turn with an adjustable wrench. That will tighten the packing and cure the problem.

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