Water Heater Replacement in Strasburg, CO

Who issues the permit in Strasburg?

Strasburg straddles Adams and Arapahoe counties. On the Adams County side, the One Stop Permitting Center requires a building permit for water heater installation or replacement and for plumbing work; call 720.523.6800. Parts of Strasburg lie in Arapahoe County, whose permit office wasn't confirmed, so if you're on that side, ask the plumber to check with Arapahoe County before the swap. A plumber who works out on the I-70 corridor regularly will know which office applies to your address.

What's the water like for a new heater?

Inside the Strasburg Sanitation and Water District, water comes from six district wells in Adams County and is disinfected with chlorine. The district's report doesn't list a hardness figure. Groundwater can carry minerals that settle in a tank, so it's worth asking the plumber what they find when they drain the old heater; a thick layer of sediment is a good reason to flush the new one every year or consider treatment. The district notes that water lines run in road easements with meter pits usually at the front of the home, while sewer lines run in the alleys. Homes outside the district in the rural part of the ZIP code aren't on district water, so their water source is the owner's to know.

Will my home need extra work?

Probably not much. Strasburg is turning into a commuter town, and census survey figures put the median year built at 2001, with about 25.1% of homes built before 1980. Many houses are on their first heater, and a like-for-like swap is often straightforward. Older homes near the historic core may need venting or connector updates. The gas utility isn't verified for Strasburg on an official page, so check your bill. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if that's how your home is fueled.

A Strasburg note

If the leak turns out to be on the line between the meter pit and the house rather than the heater, call the district at 303-622-4443 to sort out what's theirs and what's yours before repairs begin.