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78 lines
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title: Water System
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description: Water supply, shutoffs, and system information
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tags:
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- infrastructure
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- water
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- utilities
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---
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# Water System
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## Water Source
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- **Type:** *TBD (municipal/well/other)*
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- **Provider (if municipal):** *TBD*
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- **Account Number:** *TBD*
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## Main Water Shutoff
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> [!info] Everyone should know this location
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- **Location:** *TBD*
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- **Type:** *TBD (gate valve, ball valve, etc.)*
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- **How to operate:** *TBD (turn clockwise to close, etc.)*
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## Individual Shutoffs
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| Location | Shutoff Position | Notes |
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|----------|------------------|-------|
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| Kitchen sink | *TBD* | Under sink |
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| Bathroom 1 | *TBD* | |
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| Bathroom 2 | *TBD* | |
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| Toilet(s) | *TBD* | Behind toilet |
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| Water heater | *TBD* | |
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| Washing machine | *TBD* | |
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| Outdoor spigots | *TBD* | |
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## Well System (if applicable)
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- **Well location:** *TBD*
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- **Pump type:** *TBD*
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- **Pressure tank location:** *TBD*
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- **Normal pressure range:** *TBD*
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### Well Pump Circuit Breaker
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- **Location:** *TBD*
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- **Breaker number:** *TBD*
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> [!note] If water stops
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> First check if the well pump breaker has tripped.
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## Water Heater
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- **Location:** *TBD*
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- **Type:** *TBD (electric/gas/solar)*
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- **Capacity:** *TBD*
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- See [[water-heater|Water Heater Operating Guide]]
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## Septic System (if applicable)
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- **Tank location:** *TBD*
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- **Last pumped:** *TBD*
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- **Service company:** *TBD*
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### Septic-Safe Practices
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- Use septic-safe toilet paper
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- No wipes, feminine products, or grease down drains
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- Space out laundry loads
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- No harsh chemicals
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## Winter Precautions
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- Know which pipes are vulnerable to freezing
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- Keep heat above 13°C (55°F) in winter
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- Let faucets drip during extreme cold
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- See [[water-emergency|Water Emergency]] for frozen pipe procedures
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