Pine has no public water system on record, and Jefferson County says homes in its mountain areas generally rely on private wells. That puts the pump, pressure tank, switch and wiring on the homeowner, and a plumber can find which part failed. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Pine.
Wells and water around Pine
Pine is a small unincorporated mountain community in southwestern Jefferson County, centered on the historic town of Pine Grove and reached from US 285 at Pine Junction by County Road 126, along the North Fork of the South Platte. No public water system was identified for Pine, and Jefferson County says mountain-area homes are generally supplied by private wells drawing on groundwater recharged by precipitation. Homes here are also generally not on municipal sewer and use private onsite wastewater systems.
That means you're the water utility. Jefferson County makes homeowners responsible for testing their wells and keeping the water free of pathogens and pollutants, and recommends testing seasonally. The county also notes that radon occurs naturally in many of its groundwater supplies, so a radon test is worth adding.
Permits depend on which county your address is in. Jefferson County Building Safety handles plumbing permits for Jefferson County addresses at 303-271-8260. Some 80470 addresses fall in Park County, where plumbing permits and inspections are handled by the State of Colorado.
Repair or replace?
| Component | Repair usually works when | Replace when |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure switch | Contacts are just dirty or pitted | It's burned, chattering or won't hold its setting |
| Control box | A capacitor or relay failed | The box is corroded or obsolete |
| Pressure tank | It only needs its air charge reset | The bladder failed or the shell is rusting |
| Submersible pump | The fault is in wiring or a splice | The motor is worn or water output has dropped badly |
Signs of trouble
- No water anywhere with the power on
- The switch clicking on and off quickly
- Air bursts at faucets
- Cloudy or gritty water after long use
- A pump that won't shut off
- Higher electric bills from a pump running too long
Seasonal notes
Pine winters are long and cold, so a pressure tank or switch in an unheated space can freeze, and so can exposed pipe at the wellhead. Mountain power outages stop the pump entirely. Spring snowmelt is a sensible time for one of the seasonal well tests the county recommends, and it's smart to test again after any pump or well work.
Well Pump Repair questions in Pine
Will I have water during a power outage if I am on a well?
How often should a private well be tested?
Who issues permits for well pump or pressure tank work here?
Can well equipment freeze during a Colorado cold snap?
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