On Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:33:12 -0500, philo wrote:

On 03/19/2017 12:00 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 3/19/2017 12:44 PM, Marni Jackson wrote:
Turn off the main water supply but water is still flowing in the house


Valve is probably worn out or will not seal because of mineral buildup.
Common problem as the vales are often not used for years. Solution is
usually to have the town come out and turn the water off at the street.
replace main valve.



Yep.

Or if you call a plumber they can turn it off at the street as well.



One thing to try though would be to open it up and try again.

Anyone with a water meter wrench can do it. My father in law got his
at Home Depot. He turns the water off at the street whenever he leaves
the house for a few days.