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Locating a Buried Irrigation Shut-Off Valve

Search Near Valve Boxes and Lawn Depressions

The main shut-off is often near the valve manifold. Look for a gate valve or ball valve in a small box. If not there, probe the lawn for slight depressions or flat spots indicating a buried box. A metal detector can help find a metal valve box lid.

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