Where is the main water switch in a apartment home?

Question

Had water this morning. came back from work and there is no water anywhere in my apt. Could it be the switch? where is the switch? any suggestions?

Answer 1

The only person who can turn this off is the super attendant. It is usually in the basement or sub-basement of the building. He is supposed to give 24hr notice before shutting it off. Demand he turn it on asap! If he doesn't you can call the police.

Answer 2

there is only one water main line per building. ask the other tenants if they have water.

Answer 3

It happens to many people however if u live in a building that has several floors u might ask the person who fix leaks and toilets the super intendant of the building.

Or try under sinks where there should be a twist k**b where u can allow water or no water.

But if that not the case where the water comes from is from the basement ask the super intendant and ask why is there no water.

Answer 4

they are never in any one spot and there is rarely a separate one for each unit, there is usually only 1 for the entire building- check with your landlord, maybe they are working on something and had to shut it off.  But they should have let you know.