Leak Detection in Greenwood Village, CO

Who actually supplies my water, and does it matter for a leak?

It matters a lot. The City of Greenwood Village does not run one water system for everyone; it tells residents to check its Water Districts Map. Denver Water lists the city as a Total Service distributor, meaning Denver Water owns, operates and maintains the system in that area. Southgate Water District serves other portions of the city, and Cherry Creek Village Water District covers the area from Belleview Avenue to I-225 between Yosemite and Fulton streets.

Each provider has its own contact line. In Denver Water areas, emergencies go to 303-628-6801. Southgate's number is 303-779-0261, and Cherry Creek Village Water District's is 303-381-4960.

Which part of the pipe is mine?

In Denver Water areas, the property owner owns and pays for the service line, meaning all pipe and fittings up to and including the stop and waste valve, along with the meter pit and the meter. Denver Water maintains the mains. In Southgate's area, the owner is likewise responsible for the service line and owns the meter. So for most homes here, a leak anywhere from the curb to the house is a private repair, and a plumber, not the utility, will fix it.

Inside the house, leak sources depend on age and layout. Larger homes with several bathrooms and long hot water runs give a leak more places to hide, which is why isolating one branch at a time is usually the quickest way to find it.

Will I need a city permit once the leak is found?

Possibly. The City of Greenwood Village lists plumbing work among residential projects that need a building permit, applied for through its online portal, and plumbers working in the city need a Greenwood Village contractor license. The plumber who takes the job can tell you whether your repair falls under that requirement.

A local note

Because water and sewer providers vary block by block in Greenwood Village, have a recent bill ready when you call. It tells the plumber which utility's rules apply and who to contact if the leak turns out to be on the public side. If the problem is a sprinkler system, note that in Denver Water areas backflow assemblies must be tested at installation and every year after by a certified tester, with single-family requirements based on site hazard.