Edgewater's homes are among the oldest in the metro, so faucet repairs here often involve worn washers, old compression valves and stops that no longer close. Most can be rebuilt; very old fixtures are often worth replacing. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Edgewater.
A short local intro
Edgewater, nicknamed The Edge, is a small, fully urban city of about 2,300 households bordered by Denver, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge just west of Sloan's Lake. The median home was built in 1958, and about 79% date from before 1980. The city buys its water from Denver Water through six master meters and runs its own distribution system. Denver Water's 2026 report puts average hardness at about 105 mg/L, which is moderate, and Denver Water uses a long-lasting chloramine disinfectant.
What to do now
- Close the stops under the sink. In homes this age they may be stiff; if one will not turn, leave it and use the main shutoff.
- Find your main valve. It is usually where the water line enters the house, often in the basement.
- Dry the area and set out a towel to track the leak.
- Identify the source: spout, handle, base or under the sink.
- Check the aerator for crust or debris if flow is weak.
- Know your responsibility. Edgewater owners are responsible for their water service line and meter. For meter or utility questions, call the city at 720-763-3060.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Drip from a two-handle faucet | Worn washer or valve seat |
| Drip from a single lever | Worn cartridge seals |
| Leak under the handle | Stem packing or cartridge O-ring |
| Weak flow | Scale or debris in the aerator |
| Weeping stop valve | Old packing or a corroded valve |
| Crust on old brass | Slow leak leaving minerals behind |
Cost factors
- Rebuilding an old faucet versus replacing it
- Replacing seized or leaking stop valves
- Old rigid supply tubes that crack when moved
- Corroded mounting nuts
- Whether a permit is needed through the Edgewater Building Department
On permits: Edgewater lets homeowners pull their own plumbing permit only if they certify they will personally do the work and the property is not for sale or rent, and all work must meet the International Plumbing Code. For most faucet repairs, the plumber can tell you whether a permit is involved. Because so many Edgewater homes are from the 1950s, it often makes sense to replace the stop valves during a faucet visit rather than wait for one to fail.
Faucet Repair questions in Edgewater
Should I force a shutoff valve under the sink that will not turn?
Does the disinfectant in our water matter for a filtered-water faucet?
When does replacing a faucet make more sense than repairing it?
Why does my faucet keep dripping even when the handle is shut tight?
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