Edgewater buys Denver Water supply through master meters and runs its own system, and owners are responsible for their water service lines and meters. Most of the city's buildings are older, and sewer comes from the city or a sanitation district depending on the address. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Edgewater.
Edgewater in brief
Edgewater, nicknamed The Edge, is a small, fully urban city bordered by Denver, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge just west of Sloan's Lake. The city buys water from Denver Water through six master meters, owns and maintains its own system and bills customers. Denver Water uses a long-lasting chloramine disinfectant. The city maintains and replaces water mains, but owners are responsible for water service lines and meters, and meters are bought from the city. Sewer lines belong to the owner up to the connection with the city main or sanitation district. Sewer providers include Edgewater Sewer, East Jefferson County Sanitation District and Wheat Ridge Sanitation District.
First steps
- Shut off the fixture valve, or the main if water is spreading.
- Stop using any drain that's backing up.
- For a problem with the city's water main or meter, call Edgewater utility maintenance at 720-763-3060.
- If anyone smells gas, get everyone outside, then call 911 and Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999.
- Photograph damage for the landlord or owner.
- Call the number on this page for a plumber on the private side.
Symptoms in older buildings
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Rusty water after the building sits | Aging galvanized supply piping |
| Repeat drain backups | Cracked or scaled cast iron, or roots in an old sewer lateral |
| Wet spot near the meter | A leak on the owner's service line or meter connection |
| Low pressure across the building | Corroded supply lines or a failing valve |
| Sewer smell in a basement | A dry trap or a cracked drain |
What drives the cost
Building age matters a lot here. Edgewater's median home was built in 1958 and about 79% predate 1980 (city-wide ACS data), and older commercial buildings along the main streets share that history. Old piping can fail as it's handled, turning a small repair into a larger replacement, so a camera inspection or a look at the supply lines first can save money. Because owners own their service lines, meters and sewer laterals, digging between the street and the building is usually the owner's cost. The City of Edgewater Building Department at 1800 Harlan Street handles permits, with applications reported to go through the CommunityCore portal; work must meet the International Plumbing Code. The fact sheet doesn't describe a city backflow program, so ask the city before installing or replacing an assembly.
Commercial Plumbing questions in Edgewater
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