Sump Pumps in Henderson, CO

Signs your pump needs help

• Standing water in the pit and no motor sound after a storm
• A pump that runs but leaves the outdoor pipe dry
• Start, stop, start again within seconds
• A splash back into the basin each time the motor quits
• Damp floors or a musty smell downstairs
• A breaker or GFCI that trips when the pump kicks on

Henderson's patchwork

Henderson is a small unincorporated Adams County community with a post office dating to 1894 and a few older buildings along Brighton Road. Much of the land around it has been annexed by Commerce City, Brighton and Thornton. Because of that, the water and sewer provider for a Henderson home could not be determined from public sources. Annexed parcels may be served by Commerce City's provider, South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, or by Brighton or Thornton, and some homes may be on other arrangements. Providers vary by address, so check your water bill or ask Adams County.

What holds true anywhere: sump water belongs outdoors, draining away from the foundation, not in a floor drain or laundry sink tied to a sanitary sewer. If your home is not on municipal sewer, keep the discharge well clear of the private onsite wastewater system. If your water comes from a private well, a battery backup is the practical choice, since a water-powered unit loses pressure when the well pump loses power. Small districts can put backflow devices on the customer, too: Hazeltine Heights Water and Sanitation District, based in Henderson, makes customers responsible for any required backflow devices.

What changes the cost

• A single failed part versus a new pump
• Pump capacity for how fast the pit fills
• A longer discharge run on a larger lot
• Battery backup or high-water alarm
• Permit requirements, which depend on jurisdiction

When you call

The number connects you with an independent plumber who covers the Henderson area. Mention whether you are on a well or a district, and whether water is rising now. Shut off the pump's circuit if water is near the outlet. For unincorporated addresses, Adams County's One Stop Permitting Center handles permits and requires one for plumbing modifications; annexed parcels fall under Commerce City, Brighton or Thornton instead.