Ken-Caryl Ranch Water and Sanitation District supplies water across the ranch, working as part of an integrated system with Denver Water, so most Ken Caryl homes have no well pump. If your home does run a well, a plumber can test the pump, switch and tank. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Ken Caryl.
Signs of trouble on a private well
- The whole house goes dry with the power still on
- The pump runs but the tank never reaches pressure
- Air spurts from faucets
- A switch that chatters when a tap opens
- A breaker that trips each time the pump starts
Before anything is pulled, a plumber can check voltage at the switch, the tank's air charge and the pressure readings to find the actual failure.
Ken Caryl's water setup
The Ken-Caryl Ranch district serves more than 12,000 people across about 14 square miles, with over 100 miles of water and sewer lines in the foothills valley behind the hogback. Homes inside the district are on district water. The census area called Ken Caryl is larger than the district's stated service population, so some addresses are likely served by other districts; check your bill.
What makes Ken-Caryl Ranch unusual is ownership. The district puts the curb stop and the entire water service line on the customer, and the customer owns the meter as well, though the district maintains it. That means a leak anywhere from the curb stop to the house is a private repair. When pressure drops in a district home, a service line leak, a failing pressure regulator or a meter-area problem is far more likely than anything pump-related. The district answers office and emergency calls at (303) 979-7424.
The fact sheet doesn't record private wells in Ken Caryl. If your property has a wellhead and a pressure tank, the warning signs above are what to watch for.
Pricing factors
- For a well: switch, capacitor and control parts cost far less than pulling a submersible motor
- Pump depth and the condition of the drop pipe
- Pressure tank replacement
- For district water: digging to reach a leak on the owner's service line, and the distance from the curb stop to the house
- Landscaping, driveways or rock in the way of excavation
When you call the number
This site is a free referral service, not a plumbing company. You'll reach an independent plumber who works in Ken Caryl. Describe whether the water is off everywhere, whether you see wet ground between the street and the house, and whether you have a well or a district meter. Ken Caryl is unincorporated, so plumbing permits come from Jefferson County Building Safety at 303-271-8260.
Well Pump Repair questions in Ken Caryl
How can I tell if my house is on a well or on public water?
My pressure dropped and I am on public water. Could a pump be to blame?
Who do I call if the problem is on the utility side?
Who issues permits for well pump or pressure tank work here?
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