Leak Detection in Henderson, CO

Signs of a hidden leak

• A water bill showing more gallons than your household normally uses
• The meter moving after every tap and appliance is shut off
• A soggy patch between the meter and the house in dry weather
• Damp drywall, bubbling paint or a musty closet near plumbing
• A water heater running when no hot water is being used
• A toilet that refills on its own

Henderson's local picture

Henderson is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, with a post office dating to 1894 and a few older buildings along Brighton Road north of 120th Avenue. Much of the surrounding area has been annexed by Commerce City, Brighton and Thornton. Because of that, we could not identify a single water or sewer provider for Henderson. Annexed parcels may be served by South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, Brighton or Thornton, and a small district, Hazeltine Heights Water and Sanitation District, provides domestic water from a Henderson base. Your water bill is the best way to know who serves you; if you are unsure, Adams County can help point you in the right direction.

Ownership of the service line follows your provider's rules. Hazeltine Heights, for example, makes customers responsible for the line from the downstream side of the meter pit to the home. Other providers set their own split, so check before digging near the meter.

Permits follow the address too. In unincorporated Adams County, the county's One Stop Permitting Center handles building permits and requires one for plumbing modifications; annexed parcels go to Commerce City, Brighton or Thornton instead.

What affects the cost

• Your water setup and how long the buried line runs to the house
• Whether the leak is in the yard, a slab, a wall or a fixture
• How many sections must be isolated before the source is clear
• The repair and which jurisdiction's permit applies

When you call

You will be connected with an independent plumber who covers the Henderson area. Have a recent water bill nearby so you can say who provides your water, and mention whether your address is in unincorporated Adams County or one of the neighboring cities. That tells the plumber which rules and permit office apply.