The first thing that anyone who owns or rents a property should do, once they’ve gotten settled, is locate the emergency shutoff valve for the home’s water supply. Now, here in Chicago, it may not always be as easy as it sounds. That’s why we always advise people moving in the city to find out from their landlord or realtor where all the relevant plumbing valves are in the space. Just this simple knowledge, if things go badly, can save you untold stress and frustration if a real emergency occurred. So, let’s run through a few of the most common placements in Chicagoland: