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    Apr 14, 2010, 10:36 PM
    Why do I have no water in my house?
    I live in Florida so there is no possibility of frozen pipes as the temp has been in the 80s today. I know the water was on when I got home today because I flushed the toilet and washed my hands. An hour later - nothing. No water from any tap in the house. I looked outside for any major leak. Nothing. I have had no work done lately so I don't know what's happening. I am on city system and I always pay my bill on time. I am not on a pump or well. I can't bathe, shower, brush my teeth or flush the toilet. Please help!
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    Apr 15, 2010, 12:49 AM

    Call water company and ask if they are having problem in area.
    If not, u may have a valve on main line coming in that has shut . This can happen if the valve is a gate valve and rod holding gate breaks.

    Get back to us and let us know if this helps. If not, we may be able to come up with something else.

    Chuck
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    Apr 15, 2010, 04:54 AM
    I called the water company at 7:30 this morning when they opened and they report no problems in my area. How would I know about a valve on the main line and who would I call? Is that the water company's responsibility or mine as the homeowner? Also, is it something I could fix myself with not a lot of plumbing experience (clearly)? :o Thanks for your help.



    Quote Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    Call water company and ask if they are having problem in area.
    If not, u may have a valve on main line coming in that has shut . This can happen if the valve is a gate valve and rod holding gate breaks.

    Get back to us and let us know if this helps. If not, we may be able to come up with something else.

    Chuck
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    Apr 15, 2010, 05:57 AM

    Have you removed a aerator and checked for trash?
    Has the water been turned off at the meter? Do you have pressure on a outside hose bib?
    Have you asked the Water Company to check the meter?
    Let me know, Tom
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    Apr 15, 2010, 06:07 AM
    Well, I have an answer. Someone from the water company came out this morning and turned the water on at the meter. He had no idea why it was off but when I spoke with my neighbor he said that a plumber came out last night to fix his water heater and must have turned off the wrong meter. UGH. :mad: Thanks for your help! :D



    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    Have you removed a aerator and checked for trash?
    Has the water been turned off at the meter? Do you have pressure on a outside hose bib?
    Have you asked the Water Company to check the meter?
    Let me know, Tom
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    Apr 15, 2010, 06:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ;
    I live in Florida.
    Greetings from Sarasota!
    We're glad it was as simple as turning on a valve. If we can ever be of service in the future just ask. Tom
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