Leak leaking leakage
By Notlilie
@prinzcy (32300)
Malaysia
September 18, 2021 9:32pm CST
The stopcock valve near the meter didn't function like it should. It couldn't be close now at all. I have a leakage near my mom's bathroom and I couldn't fix it as I couldn't stop the water.
I called the water utility company for my state. They refer me to local branch. I tried to call but no one pick up. Then I search for the main numbers of the local branch. The local branch then told me that beyond the water meter is my responsibility. I went through all that just to be told that. I need to change the stopcock myself.
This is beyond my expertise. I can try but might not getting the result that I want. And I would probably drench while trying too.
I need to get a plumber who knows how to change it. And while at it, he can fix the leakage as well. But first, I need to ask him the cost for it.
Will I be cheating if I asked the plumber to install the stopcock before the meter?
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20 responses
@DaddyEvil (158411)
• United States
19 Sep 21
If they told you it's your responsibility, then you can legally do anything you want to make the water stop...
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@DaddyEvil (158411)
• United States
19 Sep 21
@prinzcy Good luck! I hope they can, too. (The plumber should know what's legal to do where you live. I'd just ask and see what they say.)
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@DaddyEvil (158411)
• United States
19 Sep 21
@cacay1 True, but the water needs to be turned off before the leak can be fixed... Here, there is a valve on the water main at the street that can be turned to shut off all the water flowing through the pipes to the house. That valve is the property of the water company. If there's a problem with it, the water company has to replace it and any water lost because of that valve being faulty is paid by the water company. We're only responsible for anything on our side of that water valve.
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@allknowing (152693)
• India
19 Sep 21
You can keep a bucket below before it drenches the whole place. I think you should not bother about how much it costs as the work needs urgent repair.
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@prinzcy (32300)
• Malaysia
19 Sep 21
@allknowing to the small drain that lead to the huge drain. There's also pandan leaves in the area so they're growing really well right now.
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@allknowing (152693)
• India
19 Sep 21
@prinzcy Is the water spreading and where?
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@May2k8 (18764)
• Indonesia
19 Sep 21
If you don't go through the meter then you can be fined, I once installed the meter but because nothing worked but the air that counted a few cubic meters (the payment was swelling at that time) I finally told the state water company to remove it forever then I switched to an electric pump.
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@RebeccasFarm (95785)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Sep 21
But if you must get it done, you simply must Lilie..I do not feel it would be cheating.
If you cannot do it yourself, then you have to get him to do it before the meter.
I am sorry this is happening right now.
Just as I said previously even home owners have the problems.
I hope you get this one done soon.
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@RebeccasFarm (95785)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Sep 21
@prinzcy And I hope he knows what he is doing Lilie
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@RebeccasFarm (95785)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 Sep 21
@cacay1 It certainly does Erly that is right it added problems more.
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Sep 21
i think since you have to pay for the water, it isn't cheating!
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I don't think the plumber would agree to do it.
Well, no problem. Just change the stopcock then.@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Sep 21
@prinzcy that is very different than the US, sorry my advice wouldn't work then.
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@GardenGerty (165593)
• United States
19 Sep 21
I hate plumbing problems of that sort, and we have similar, but inside the house.
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@snowy22315 (195286)
• United States
19 Sep 21
Not cheating, just sensisble! Good luck.
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@ptrikha_2 (48333)
• India
19 Sep 21
In India, we might be lacking on certain things. Yet for such repairs, we do get some or the other plumber and at reasonable rates. However, things could be different at your place.
If local utilities are not helping, what difference does it makes if you get a stopcock installed before the meter?
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@ptrikha_2 (48333)
• India
21 Sep 21
@prinzcy
Hmm.. May be you can go to some forum for getting things addressed.
@Fleura (32436)
• United Kingdom
19 Sep 21
You can't do that - the other side of the meter is owned by the utility company.
You could change the stopcock though, it isn't that difficult. But first you need to find another way to stop the water. Obviously I'm only going by the situation in this country, but there should be another stop-tap at the edge of the property, maybe near the meter. First you have to find that and turn off the water.
I was going to write more but I can see now that you have already found a plumber so hopefully they will fix it quickly!
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.... Is your problem solved?
@popciclecold (40096)
• United States
20 Sep 21
I wouldn't think so. Hope you get it fixed soon. I know that can be a problem.
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@m_audrey6788 (58470)
• Germany
19 Sep 21
You must let it fixed or your water bill will cost more than you expect. They will not care about it because they are earning a lot from you 
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@jobelbojel (36840)
• Philippines
19 Sep 21
I am sorry one picked up the phone when you called.
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@prinzcy (32300)
• Malaysia
19 Sep 21
@jobelbojel good! Been busy but other than that, things are going well. I hope things are fine too at your end.
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@RasmaSandra (88538)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Sep 21
I wish you the best in finding a plumber to stop the leakage, I have no idea about the stopcock,
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