Where can I find to open or lock if the water keeps on coming out from my broken water tap?

Question

Where does it located? How does it look like?

thanks!

Answer 1

meter box in ground near street,about 8 or 10 inch round lid,some are square,inside is meter,behind that(toward street) is gate valve,,if its old and not messed with lately call your water company they will do it for you

Answer 2

The valve under your sink