Brighton faucet problems are most often worn cartridges, washers or seals, and the fix is usually a rebuild rather than a new fixture. A plumber will also check the stop valves and supply hoses while the water is off. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
Brighton's water at a glance
The City of Brighton delivers water across a 22-square-mile service area. Its supply is mostly groundwater: South Platte groundwater is treated by reverse osmosis at one of the largest municipal plants of its kind west of the Mississippi, and Beebe Draw groundwater goes through a greensand plant that removes manganese. The treated water is blended with water bought from Thornton and Denver Water, then chlorinated. The city does not state a hardness figure. Some newer subdivisions and unincorporated areas with Brighton addresses are in other districts, so check your bill.
What to do now
- Close the stops under the sink. Turn them clockwise by hand. If a valve will not move, leave it and use the main shutoff.
- Find your hand valve. Brighton makes the owner responsible from the hand valve on the house side of the meter, including that valve, to the house. Know where it is.
- Dry the area. Remove stored items and wipe up water so new drips are easy to see.
- Locate the source. Check the spout, handle, base and the connections underneath.
- Look at the aerator. If flow is weak, unscrew it and rinse out any debris.
- Call the city for street-side breaks. Brighton's water line is 303-655-2068 during business hours and 303-806-5970 after hours. The city cannot repair problems on the homeowner side.
Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Drip from the spout | Worn cartridge, or washer and seat |
| Leak under the handle | Cartridge O-rings or stem packing |
| Water around the base | Spout O-rings |
| Low flow at one sink | Clogged aerator or cartridge screen |
| Damp cabinet floor | Supply line, stop valve or drain |
| Faucet rocks on the counter | Loose mounting nut |
Cost factors
- Repairing with new parts versus replacing the faucet
- Faucet brand, model and parts availability
- Replacing old stops or supply lines in the same visit
- Access under the sink and extra deck fixtures
- Whether the job needs a permit through Brighton Community Development
Brighton began as a farming and railroad depot town, and the older houses near downtown are where two-handle faucets and long-untouched stop valves usually turn up. Newer homes out toward Prairie Center more often have single-lever cartridge faucets now reaching the age when seals start to go. Either way, the plumber can tell you whether a rebuild will last.
Faucet Repair questions in Brighton
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