The Town of Firestone runs a backflow prevention and cross-connection control program, and its Building Division issues residential and commercial backflow preventer permits; testing frequency wasn't found on the Town pages we reviewed. For a device install, repair or test, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Firestone.
Backflow in Firestone
Firestone distributes water to most of town but has no treatment plant of its own; it buys treated water from Central Weld County Water District and St. Vrain Water Authority. Barefoot Lakes is different: Little Thompson Water District serves that neighborhood, so its residents follow Little Thompson's rules. The Town runs a backflow prevention and cross-connection control program to meet the state rule, and its Building Division fee schedule lists permits for residential and commercial backflow preventers. Town pages didn't state how often devices must be tested or who may test, so ask Town Hall. Central Weld, which supplies the Town, requires annual tests on containment assemblies on its own commercial, irrigation, fire and multifamily services.
What to do now
- Confirm your provider. Town of Firestone, or Little Thompson in Barefoot Lakes.
- Ask about testing. Call Town Hall at 303-833-3291 for the current rule.
- Plan for a permit. New or replacement preventers have a Building Division permit category.
- Stop active leaks. Close the irrigation shutoff.
- Note the device details. Make, model and size help the plumber.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water spraying from the device at start-up | Frozen and cracked body |
| Slow drip from the vent or relief port | Debris on a check or worn seal |
| Sprinklers weak on every zone | Partly closed shutoff or test cock |
| Device missing on irrigation | Older install never protected |
What affects the cost
- Permit. Firestone has a backflow preventer permit for installs and replacements.
- Repair or replace. Rebuild kits cost less than new units.
- Device type. Reduced pressure assemblies take more labor than vacuum breakers.
- Freeze damage. A split body means replacement.
Firestone is one of the fast-growing Carbon Valley towns, with mostly newer family subdivisions along I-25 and SH 119, nearly all with sprinklers. Central Weld's water is soft, so mineral buildup is less of an issue than freeze damage. For after-hours water emergencies, the Town's line is 720-652-4222.
Barefoot Lakes owners should note that Little Thompson Water District runs its own cross-connection program, with annual tests for non-residential and high-hazard residential connections and a pressure vacuum breaker recommended on home sprinklers. Tell the plumber you're in Barefoot Lakes so they follow the right rules.
Backflow Testing questions in Firestone
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