Hydro jetting cleans an Edgewater home's sewer line with a high-pressure water jet that removes scale, roots and grease along the full pipe. Nearly four out of five Edgewater homes were built before 1980, so a plumber will usually check the pipe with a camera first. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Edgewater.
Edgewater is a small, fully urban city nicknamed "The Edge," bordered by Denver, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge just west of Sloan's Lake. Its housing is old: census survey figures put the median home at 1958, with about 79% built before 1980. The City is clear that sewer lines belong to the homeowner up to the connection with the city main or the sanitation district's main. Sewer is handled by Edgewater Sewer, run by the City, and by East Jefferson County Sanitation District in its area (303-467-3927); the City's page also lists Wheat Ridge Sanitation District (303-424-7252).
What to do now
- Stop running water until the line is cleared.
- Check your bill to see whether the City or a sanitation district handles your sewer.
- If neighbors are backing up too, call that provider about the main.
- If only your house is affected, find the cleanout. In homes from the 1950s it's often in the basement.
- Don't use chemical drain openers on old cast iron.
- Call the number on this page.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Rust flakes on the cable | Scale inside old cast iron |
| Roots on the cable | Open joint in a clay lateral |
| Basement drain backs up during laundry | Blockage in the main line |
| Clogs return within weeks of snaking | Walls still coated after cabling |
| Wet spot or sinkhole in the yard | Possible break in the lateral |
Homes of Edgewater's age often have cast iron drains inside and clay laterals outside. Jetting clears scale and roots well, provided the pipe is still intact. A camera look first shows whether it can take the pressure or whether a section needs repair.
What affects cost
- Access, since older homes may lack an outdoor cleanout
- Pipe material and condition
- How much scale or root growth is inside
- Camera inspection
- After-hours timing
If a repair follows, the City of Edgewater Building Department handles plumbing permits; homeowners can pull their own only if they personally do the work and the property isn't for sale or rent. Community Development is at 720-763-3001.
When you call, mention the age of the house and any past sewer work, and say which provider bills you for sewer.
Hydro Jetting questions in Edgewater
Who is responsible for the sewer line between the house and the main?
Is a high-pressure water jet safe for an older clay or cast iron sewer line?
Can jetting clear scale and rust inside an old cast iron drain?
What if the house has no sewer cleanout for the plumber to work from?
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