When a pipe bursts in a Conifer home, switch off the well pump, close the main valve and keep away from wet outlets. A plumber can repair the break and check the pressure tank and well line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Conifer.
How do I stop the water on a Conifer well system?
Most Conifer homes don't have a utility on the other end of the pipe. Jefferson County says mountain-area homes are generally supplied by private wells, and Conifer is no exception; Aspen Park Metropolitan District serves the Village at Conifer commercial area, not most houses. That changes the first few minutes of a burst. Turn off the breaker that runs the well pump, then close the main valve on the house side of the pressure tank, so the tank's stored water doesn't keep draining onto the floor. Open a low faucet to relieve what's left in the lines. There's no utility emergency number to call; the plumber is the call.
Why do pipes freeze so readily here?
Conifer sits at roughly 8,262 feet, made up almost entirely of single-family homes spread across the foothills along US 285 and County Highway 73. Cold comes early, stays late and arrives with wind. On well systems, the weak points include the pressure tank, pressure switch and the line where the well enters the house, along with the usual suspects inside: crawl spaces, exterior walls and garages. A pump house or tank closet that loses heat during a long cold night can freeze even when the living space stays warm. After a repair, a plumber can suggest insulation or heat tape for those spots.
Most homes here are also not on municipal sewer and rely on a private onsite wastewater system, so try not to send large amounts of water from a leak down the drains while you clean up.
Who issues permits, and what about the water afterward?
Conifer is unincorporated, so plumbing permits come from Jefferson County Building Safety through its online portal (303-271-8260). The plumber can tell you whether your repair needs one. Jefferson County also recommends testing drinking-water wells seasonally and after pump or well work, so if the repair involved opening the well system, it's a sensible time to test. Homeowners are responsible for keeping their well water safe.
A Conifer note
If you smell gas near the water heater or furnace, leave the house and call 911, then your gas utility or propane supplier, from outside.
Burst Pipe Repair questions in Conifer
How do I stop the water in a home on a private well?
No water at any tap on a frigid morning. Is a pipe frozen?
Does a burst pipe repair need a permit?
What should I do with the plumbing before a winter trip?
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