Strasburg Sanitation and Water District is responsible for the water main and the line to the meter, and the homeowner owns the line from the meter to the house. Meter pits usually sit at the front of the home, so the private run is often short. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Strasburg.
Where does the district's pipe end in Strasburg?
At the meter. Strasburg Sanitation and Water District takes care of the main and the line from the main to the meter, and the homeowner owns everything from the meter to the house. The district notes that meter pits are usually at the front of the home and that water lines run in road easements, while sewer lines run in the alleys. That layout helps: a wet spot in the front yard points to the water line, while trouble out back is more likely the sewer. For anything at the meter or in the road, call the district at (303) 622-4443.
What should I know about the age and material of my line?
Strasburg is a railroad-born community on the I-70 corridor that has become a commuter town as new housing went up. Its median home was built in 2001, and about a quarter predate 1980. So most lines are fairly young, and leaks tend to come from fittings, settling or damage during landscaping rather than old pipe. Homes in the older core are the exception. The district keeps a service line material inventory and will share a copy or answer questions about your line at the same number.
Who handles permits here?
Strasburg is unincorporated and sits in both Adams and Arapahoe counties. On the Adams County side, the One Stop Permitting Center (720.523.6800) requires building permits for plumbing work. We couldn't confirm the Arapahoe County office's requirements, so if your address is on that side, check with the county or let the plumber confirm. Either way, a district-side repair is the district's job, not yours.
A Strasburg note
Water comes from six district groundwater wells, and the open plains around town can see hard freezes and strong winds in winter. A shallow section near the meter pit or the foundation is the most likely place for a freeze break. Keep the meter pit lid in place and clear of snow, and close the main shutoff inside the house if a break starts flooding the yard. Because the private run from a front meter pit is usually short, a repair here often means one modest excavation rather than a long trench.
Water Line Repair questions in Strasburg
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Why is part of my yard wet when it hasn't rained?
Do I need a permit to repair or replace my water service line?
Is there a lead service line program for my water provider?
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