Strasburg Sanitation and Water District owns the sewer main, which runs in the alleys, and homeowners are responsible for the tap and the line from the house to that main. When that private line clogs or breaks, a plumber makes the repair. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Strasburg.
Which part of the Strasburg sewer is mine?
Everything from the house to the main, including the tap. The Strasburg Sanitation and Water District owns the sewer main and says the homeowner is responsible for the tap and the line from the house to the main. A useful local detail: sewer lines here run in the alleys, while water lines sit in road easements with meter pits usually at the front of the home. So a sewer lateral typically leaves the back of the house toward the alley, not toward the street. Knowing that helps a plumber plan access. The district's office is at 56829 Colorado Ave. (303-622-4443).
Are Strasburg's sewer lines old or new?
Mostly newer. Strasburg is a small railroad-born community on the I-70 corridor that's becoming a commuter town as new housing is built, and census estimates put the median home at 2001, with about 25% built before 1980. Newer homes usually have plastic laterals, where the common problems are sags from settling backfill, joints that separated, and damage from fences, sheds or vehicles in the alley. The older homes near the historic core may still have clay or cast iron, where roots and corrosion come into play.
Who issues the permit?
Strasburg is unincorporated and lies in both Adams and Arapahoe counties. On the Adams County side, the One Stop Permitting Center handles building permits and plumbing work (720-523-6800). The permit office for the Arapahoe County side wasn't verified, so confirm with the county or ask the plumber. Rural parts of ZIP 80136 outside the district also weren't verified for sewer service; check your bill if you're outside town.
Local note
You'll be connected with an independent local plumber who serves Strasburg and the eastern I-70 corridor. Clear access to the alley side of the house if you can. The plumber will clear the line, run a camera toward the alley main, and explain repair options and who handles any work at the tap. Since the tap is the homeowner's responsibility here, ask whether the district needs to be notified or present if the repair reaches the main in the alley.
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