If your pipe is made of copper it will have an orange and red tone. It is also common for your water meter and main control valve to be installed in the same location where the pipe enters the house. The best way to do this is to access to point in your home where the pipe enters from the roadway. It is first suggested to identify the material makeup of your existing water main. Next it is best to understand what may have caused the water main break before concluding on the best way to resolve the problem. In this case it is suggested to block off the area where the hole is forming and contact the bureau that regulates the public roadway and sidewalks in your area. A sinkhole in front of your property can potentially become a huge liability in addition to the actual problem with your pipes.Please be mindful that both of these options are temporary resolutions and if not permanently fixed you may end up with a larger problem. If you see the water leaking from the pipe inside your home it is suggested to apply a repair clamp or some form of a repair putty as a temporary solution.If you are experiencing water through your foundation wall it is suggested to locate a sump pump as it will come in use if the water begins to flood your home.A water leak in front of your property does not necessarily mean that your water main is leaking, it very well may be the city pipes or even a neighbors pipe. If you are experiencing a water leak on the outside of your home it is important to contact the town or city you live in and make them aware.Someone is performing work at your house and caused the water main to leak by accident.Noticed a sinkhole forming in front of your property.Experiencing water leaking through your foundation wall.Witnessing water coming out of the roadway or sidewalk in front of your home.It is important to first identify which variable best relates to you. There are several ways that a property owner will first become aware that their water main is broken.

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