If a pipe bursts in your Mead home, close the main valve right away and keep away from wet outlets. A plumber can repair the break on your side of the meter and test the line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Mead.
Mead's split water and sewer service
The Town of Mead doesn't run its own drinking water utility. Depending on the address, water comes from Little Thompson Water District or Longs Peak Water District, and the Town doesn't publish which district serves which streets, so your bill is the guide. In Little Thompson's area, the district maintains the service line between the main and the meter pit, and the property owner is responsible for plumbing and service lines on the customer's side of the meter. Longs Peak's policy wasn't confirmed here, so its customers should ask the district.
Sewer is split too. The Town of Mead provides sewer to most subdivisions, including Old Town, Coyote Run, Vale View, Feather Ridge and North Creek, while St. Vrain Sanitation District serves the southern part of town, including Liberty Ranch. Most of Mead's newer homes route supply lines through garages, attics and exterior walls, and open ground around town lets wind push cold into those spaces.
Choosing the repair
| Situation | Typical repair |
|---|---|
| Single split in a PEX or copper line | Remove the bad length and splice |
| Fitting cracked near a manifold or valve | Replace the fitting, then pressure-test |
| Line in a cold garage wall that froze | Insulate or move it to a heated wall |
| Wet yard between meter pit and house | Dig and repair the owner's service line |
Signs of a break
- Ceiling drips or a wet patch spreading across drywall
- All faucets losing pressure
- Water spreading across the garage or basement floor
- A wet strip of lawn over the service line
Timing, contacts and permits
Most breaks show up during the thaw after an arctic front. If water is surfacing near the meter pit or street, call your water district: Little Thompson answers at (970) 532-2096 day or night, with prompts to an on-call technician after hours, and Longs Peak is at 303-776-3847. A sewer emergency in the St. Vrain area goes to 303.994.7572. Building permits come from the Town of Mead Building Division, with inspections by SAFEbuilt (303.774.0454); ask the plumber whether your repair needs one. If you smell gas near the water heater, leave and call 911, then your gas utility: Mead is served by Xcel Energy or Black Hills Energy depending on address, and Xcel's emergency line is 1-800-895-2999.
Burst Pipe Repair questions in Mead
Water is bubbling up near the street or meter. Who do I call?
Who pays to fix a leak between the meter pit and the house?
What should I do about the water heater after a pipe breaks?
How do I keep outdoor faucets from splitting?
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