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How Do I Turn Water Off From a Well?

Published in Well Water Shut Off 2 mins read

To turn off the water from your well, you typically need to locate and close the main shut-off valves.

Turning Off Your Well Water Supply

If you have a private well system, the process usually involves finding one or two specific valves and turning them off. Based on standard well system configurations and the provided reference, here's what you need to do:

Locating the Valves

You will likely find the shut-off valves in two main locations within your well system:

  • Near the Well Pump: One valve might be located close to the well pump itself, which could be submersible (inside the well) or above ground.
  • Near the Pressure Tank: Another critical valve is typically found near or on the water pressure tank, usually located inside your home or a utility building. This valve controls the flow of water into your household plumbing system.

The Shut-Off Process

Once you've located the valve(s), the procedure is straightforward:

  1. Identify the Valve(s): Look for handles (often lever or round knob style) on the pipes connecting to the pump area and the pressure tank.
  2. Turn Clockwise: According to the provided reference, to turn the water off from your well, you should turn both (or just the one if there's only one) clockwise to turn the water off. Turning a valve clockwise generally closes it, stopping the flow of water.
  3. Confirm Water is Off: After closing the valve(s), test a faucet inside your house. The water flow should stop or quickly run out of pressure.

Key Shut-Off Valve Locations

Location Purpose Valve Type (Common) Turning Direction to Close
Near Well Pump Controls flow from the well Gate or Ball Valve Clockwise
Near Pressure Tank Controls flow into the house plumbing Gate or Ball Valve Clockwise

Remember to turn off the power to the well pump at the breaker box after shutting off the water valves, especially if you are performing maintenance. This prevents the pump from cycling on with no place for the water to go.

By finding these key valves and turning them clockwise, you can effectively turn off the water supply coming from your well.