In Superior, the property owner owns and maintains the entire sewer service line from the building to the main, including the tap, and the district can require repairs after notice. A camera inspection films that line from the inside and shows roots, settling, cracks or debris. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Superior.
Superior's rules on sewer lines
Superior's water and sewer are run by the Town's Public Works and Utilities department under Superior Metropolitan District No. 1, whose rules and regulations are unusually specific. The district owns the tap, corporation stop, meter, meter pit and curb stop on the water side. On the sewer side, the property owner owns and maintains the entire service line from the building to the main, including the tap, even where it runs under the street right-of-way. The town's summary notes the district can require repairs within 72 hours of notice, so a known defect is not something to put off. The Town treats wastewater at its own plant, and its effluent is reused as purple-pipe reclaimed irrigation water.
Housing in Superior ranges from Original Town, which grew from a coal-mining and ranching settlement, to newer areas such as Rock Creek Ranch and Downtown Superior. Much of Original Town and the Sagamore neighborhood was rebuilt after the December 2021 Marshall Fire. A rebuilt home can have all-new interior plumbing tied into an older lateral, or a new lateral that has since settled, and a camera sorts out which.
Choosing the next step
| What the camera shows | Typical next step |
|---|---|
| Clean pipe, slow fixture | Look for a clog in that fixture's branch |
| One separated joint or crack | Spot repair at the marked location |
| Sag holding water | Re-set the settled section |
| Damage under the street | Still the owner's repair under district rules |
| Old line feeding a rebuilt home | Weigh replacing the lateral |
Signs to watch for
- Backups in the lowest drain in the house
- Gurgling toilets when other fixtures drain
- Several drains slowing together
- Sewage odor near the cleanout
- Repeat clogs after clearing
Timing
If you received a notice from the district, schedule the camera promptly so you know exactly what needs fixing. After a rebuild, filming the lateral before the first winter gives you a baseline. For urgent problems after hours, the Town's emergency-only hotline is 303-554-9086. Repairs need a permit from the Town of Superior Building Department, operated by SAFEbuilt, at 303-381-2028. When you call the number on this page, you are connected with an independent local plumber who works in Superior; mention whether the home was rebuilt, whether you have a district notice and which drains are affected.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Superior
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