Sewer Camera Inspection in Strasburg, CO

Who is responsible for which part of the sewer line?

Strasburg Sanitation and Water District spells it out in its FAQs. The district owns the sewer main. The homeowner is responsible for the tap and for the line from the house to the main. On the water side, the district handles the main and the line to the meter, and the homeowner owns the line from the meter to the house. So if a camera finds a crack, roots or a sag anywhere between your foundation and the main, including the tap, it is your repair. District questions go to (303) 622-4443.

Why does it matter that sewer lines run in the alleys?

Because it tells you where to look. In Strasburg, water lines run in road easements with meter pits usually at the front of the home, while sewer lines run in the alleys. That means your sewer lateral likely leaves the back of the house and heads toward the alley, not the street. A plumber planning a camera run, or a repair, needs to know that, and if you are planning a garage, fence or landscaping project at the back of the lot, the camera's locator can mark the route first so nothing gets built on top of it. Alley access can also make repairs simpler than digging up a front yard.

What will the camera probably find in a Strasburg home?

Strasburg is a small community on the I-70 corridor that began with the railroad and is becoming a commuter town as new housing is built. The median home was built in 2001, and about 25% predate 1980. In the newer homes, expect findings such as settled sections, shifted joints and construction debris. In older homes near the historic center along Main Street, roots and cracked pipe are more likely. Either way, the footage gives you a measured location for any problem.

Local note on permits

Strasburg is unincorporated and sits in both Adams and Arapahoe counties. On the Adams County side, permits come from Adams County's One Stop Permitting Center (720.523.6800), which requires permits for plumbing work. Parts of Strasburg lie in Arapahoe County, whose permit office we did not verify, so ask the plumber to confirm which county your address falls under before a repair.