Faucet Repair in Sedalia, CO

Who supplies water in Sedalia?

Sedalia is a tiny unincorporated community in northern Douglas County on U.S. 85, about 8 miles northwest of Castle Rock, with a post office dating to 1872. The Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, formed in 1958, took over a water system originally installed by the railroad. Despite its name, it provides water only, not sanitary sewer service, and it serves properties within its district boundaries. Its number is (303) 688-2506. Homes in the wider 80135 ZIP outside the district have another source, so tell the plumber what supplies your home. If you are on a private well, sediment and minerals can clog aerators and wear faucet seals faster.

What usually goes wrong with faucets here?

Ordinary wear, mostly. In single-lever faucets, cartridge seals flatten or crack with years of use and start to drip from the spout or leak under the handle. In two-handle faucets, rubber washers wear against their seats. Older homes, including any near the original railroad-era settlement, are also likely to have stop valves under the sink that have not been closed in years and may stick or leak when finally turned. Information about the hardness of Sedalia's water was not available for this page, so the plumber will judge whether minerals play a part once the faucet is apart.

Do I need a permit, and from whom?

Because Sedalia is unincorporated, permits come from the Douglas County Building Division. The state lists Douglas County as running its own county-wide plumbing inspection program, so plumbing is permitted locally rather than by the state. A like-for-like faucet repair rarely needs a permit, but the plumber can tell you whether your job does. Inside the house, faucets, stops and supply lines are the owner's responsibility.

A local note

Sedalia sits where the plains meet the foothills, and winter cold can split outdoor spigots that still have hoses attached. Disconnect hoses in fall and drain any lines to outbuildings that are not heated. If a spigot leaks inside the wall the first time you use it in spring, shut it off and have it replaced, ideally with a frost-free model.