Water Line Repair in Mead, CO

Mead's two water districts

Water service in Mead comes from two special districts: Little Thompson Water District and Longs Peak Water District. The Town doesn't publish which district serves which neighborhoods, so your bill is the quickest way to know. Little Thompson delivers Colorado-Big Thompson water treated at the Carter Lake Filter Plant, and Longs Peak treats Carter Lake water at its own Kugel Plant, adding Little Thompson water in summer.

The ownership rule matters for any repair. Little Thompson maintains the service line between the water main and the meter pit, and property owners are responsible for plumbing and service lines on the customer's side of the meter. Little Thompson takes calls at (970) 532-2096 any time of day or night; after hours, follow the prompts to reach the on-call technician. Longs Peak Water District is at 303-776-3847, and its own service line policy isn't on file, so ask before digging near its meters.

Mead mixes Old Town with newer subdivisions such as Liberty Ranch, Coyote Run, Vale View and North Creek. Lines in the newer neighborhoods are more likely to fail at a fitting or after soil settles than to wear out. Permits go through the Town of Mead Building Division, with inspections by SAFEbuilt (303.774.0454); the senior permit technician is at 970.805.4197.

Repair choices

Signs to watch for

• A wet strip of lawn between the meter and the house
• Pressure falling at every fixture
• Your district meter moving with no water in use
• A sunken area along the line's route

Through the seasons

Northern Colorado winters bring hard freezes, and young subdivisions often see soil settle over the first few years, both of which strain joints. Spring sprinkler startup often reveals leaks that sat hidden under snow. A slow leak can be scheduled; water flooding the yard or basement calls for closing the main shutoff and getting help the same day.