Sewer Line Replacement in Dacono, CO

Dacono's sewer service comes from St. Vrain Sanitation District, which treats the building sewer line as the property owner's responsibility. Replacing that line is the fix when it has sagged, cracked or failed along its length. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Dacono.

Who is responsible for the sewer line at a Dacono home?

The owner, up to the district's main. St. Vrain Sanitation District, established in 1986, serves the City of Dacono along with Firestone, Frederick, parts of Mead and unincorporated Weld County within its boundaries. The district says the building sewer line belongs to the property, not the district, so a break or sag anywhere along it is a private repair. The district keeps 24-hour staff for sewer backups at (303) 776-9570, which is the call to make if neighbors are backing up too or the problem looks like it's in the street.

Water is a separate matter. The City of Dacono runs its own water department under Public Works, with customer service through City Hall, so your water bill and your sewer district are not the same organization.

What kind of sewer pipe is likely under my house?

That depends on when it was built. Dacono was settled in 1901 by coal miners and is one of the Carbon Valley Tri-Towns with Frederick and Firestone, so the oldest homes near the original town are the likeliest to have clay or cast iron pipe that has cracked or let roots in at many joints. Newer neighborhoods such as Eagle Meadow generally have plastic pipe, which more often fails at one sag from settled soil, a poorly bedded joint or a section damaged by later digging. A camera inspection tells you which case you're in.

What permit does a Dacono sewer replacement need?

Building permits in Dacono go through the City's Community Development department, with building services contracted to SAFEbuilt. The permit technician and Community Development staff can be reached at 303-833-2317. The plumber will usually confirm what the job requires, file the application and schedule the inspection before the trench is backfilled. St. Vrain Sanitation District may also have requirements for work at its main, so ask the plumber to check with the district.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Dacono.

(303) 529-9880

A local note

Many of Dacono's newer homes have relatively young sewer lines, so a full replacement isn't always the answer. If the camera shows a single belly or broken section, digging up and resetting that piece can solve the problem. Ask to see the footage and where each defect is before you agree to replace the whole line.

Sewer Line Replacement questions in Dacono

Where does my responsibility for the sewer line end?

St. Vrain Sanitation District says the building sewer line belongs to the property, not the district. The owner's part runs to the district main.

Should I call the utility or a plumber first when sewage backs up?

If neighbors are affected, call St. Vrain Sanitation District's 24-hour line at (303) 776-9570. A backup in just your house usually points to your building sewer and a plumber.

Who issues the permit for a sewer line replacement here?

Dacono Community Development, which contracts building services to SAFEbuilt. Call 303-833-2317.

Why does a plumber run a camera before quoting a replacement?

It shows whether the trouble is one sag or break or damage along the whole line. In newer Dacono homes, a section repair is sometimes enough.