No water or sewer provider was verified for Byers, so where your home drains depends on the address; check your bill or ask Arapahoe County. With nearly half the homes built before 1980, older drain pipe is common either way. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Byers.
About Byers
Byers is an unincorporated farming and ranching town about 40 miles east of Denver on I-70, originally called Bijou and platted in 1889. Its housing is older than most of the eastern corridor: census estimates put the median home at 1983, with about 45% built before 1980. Older homes may have clay or cast iron drain lines, where roots and corrosion cause trouble. If your bill shows a sewer charge, the entity named owns the main; if not, your home may drain to a private onsite wastewater system. Plumbing permits go through the Arapahoe County Building Division (720-874-6600).
Steps to take now
- Stop running water in the house.
- Keep everyone away from the overflowing drain.
- Check your bill for a sewer charge and provider name.
- Locate the cleanout, or note where the tank is if you're on an onsite system.
- Keep vehicles off the area over the pipe until it's checked.
Signs and causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Every drain slows at once | Blockage in the main drain line |
| Roots pulled out when the line is cleared | Root entry at clay pipe joints |
| Water rises in the tub when a toilet flushes | Restriction downstream of the fixtures |
| Soggy ground or odor in the yard | Cracked or separated pipe |
| Clogs return after cleaning | Sag, offset joint or corroded pipe |
On a rural Byers property, the pipe from the house can run a long way, and trucks or farm equipment crossing a shallow section can crack it or push a joint out of line. Older homes may also have had additions that tied new drains into old pipe, which leaves mixed materials and extra joints underground.
What affects cost
- Length of the run on a rural lot and its depth
- Gravel drives, outbuildings or trees along the route
- Spot repair versus replacing an older line
- Arapahoe County permit and inspection
- Any separate work on an onsite system
When you call, you'll be connected with an independent local plumber who serves Byers and the eastern plains. Expect the plumber to clear the line, run a camera to find the defect, and explain whether the fix is in your pipe or elsewhere.
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