Sewer Line Replacement in Strasburg, CO

Strasburg Sanitation and Water District owns the sewer main, while the homeowner is responsible for the tap and the line from the house to the main. Those mains run in the alleys, which shapes how a replacement is done. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Strasburg.

What part of the sewer is mine in Strasburg?

Strasburg Sanitation and Water District provides water and sewer in Strasburg. It owns the sewer main, and the homeowner is responsible for the tap and the line from the house to the main. That's more than some districts ask, because the tap is the fitting where your line joins the main itself. If a replacement reaches the tap, ask the district about its requirements first. Its number is (303) 622-4443, and it's the call to make if neighbors are backing up too.

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

In Strasburg, water lines sit in road easements with meter pits usually at the front of the home, while sewer lines run in the alleys. That means your sewer line likely leaves the back of the house and heads to the alley, not the street. It affects where the cleanout is, where any digging happens and how equipment gets in. Garages, fences and alley access all become part of the plan, and a camera inspection from the cleanout will map the route before anyone digs.

Is my Strasburg home likely to need a full replacement?

Not always. The median home in Strasburg was built in 2001, and about 25% predate 1980, according to ACS 2019-2023 estimates. Strasburg is a railroad-born community on the I-70 corridor that's becoming a commuter town as new housing is built. Older homes near the historic core are the likeliest to have clay or cast iron lines worn along their length. Newer homes usually have plastic pipe, and a failure there is often a single sag or a section damaged by later work, which may be repairable without replacing everything.

For permits, Strasburg is unincorporated. On the Adams County side, the county's One Stop Permitting Center and Building Safety handle plumbing permits (720.523.6800). Part of Strasburg lies in Arapahoe County, whose permit process we didn't verify, so the plumber should confirm which county your lot is in.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Strasburg.

(303) 529-9880

A local note

Because sewer lines run to the alleys, neighbors on the same alley often share similar pipe age and conditions. If a neighbor has already replaced their line, it's worth asking what they found and how the alley work was handled, though your own camera inspection still decides the plan.

Sewer Line Replacement questions in Strasburg

Where does my responsibility for the sewer line end?

At the district main. Strasburg Sanitation and Water District owns the main; the homeowner is responsible for the tap and the line from the house to the main.

Who issues the permit for a sewer line replacement here?

Strasburg is unincorporated. On the Adams County side, the county's One Stop Permitting Center handles plumbing permits; part of Strasburg is in Arapahoe County, so confirm your county.

Why would a fairly new home need its sewer line replaced?

Strasburg's median home dates to 2001, and newer plastic sewer lines usually fail from settled soil or later digging rather than age.

How long does a sewer line replacement usually take?

A short trenchless job may take a day or two. Alley access, garages or fences along the route can add time, as can the permit and inspection.