You never know how important your water shut-off valve is until you really need it, and you might want to swap out your old version for a new one.

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Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break. Seal leaks that allow cold air inside, especially near pipes.

In just five years, 40% of DeKalb’s water pipes will be at least 70 years old, according to a 2024 study. It will cost the county roughly $4.4 billion to replace the system, the study found.