In Superior, the property owner owns and maintains the entire sewer service line from the building to the main, including the tap and any part under the street. Replacing that line is the fix when it has failed along its length or been damaged. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Superior.
Superior's rules put more of the line on the owner
The Town of Superior's water and sewer service runs through Superior Metropolitan District No. 1, managed by the Town's Public Works and Utilities department. Under the district's rules and regulations, the property owner owns and maintains the entire sewer service line from the building to the main, including the tap, and that includes any part in the public right-of-way. The district can also require repairs within 72 hours of notice. That makes Superior stricter than many neighboring towns, and it means a replacement may extend into the street.
The Town treats its own wastewater, and its plant's effluent is reused as purple-pipe reclaimed water for commercial landscape irrigation. For an after-hours emergency, the Town's hotline is 303-554-9086; the main office is 303-499-3675.
Superior grew from a coal-mining and ranching settlement, and much of Original Town and the Sagamore neighborhood was rebuilt after the December 2021 Marshall Fire. In a rebuilt home, it's worth finding out whether the sewer service line was replaced or reused. Heavy equipment during demolition and rebuilding can crack or shift a buried line, and a camera inspection is the way to check.
| Situation | Usual approach | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| One cracked or shifted section | Section repair | Rest of the line stays as is |
| Pipe intact in shape but cracked | Lining | Won't fix a sag |
| Old route usable end to end | Pipe bursting | Pits needed at each end, possibly in the street |
| Sagged, collapsed or rerouted line | Open trench | Most excavation, including right-of-way work |
Signs to watch for
- Backups that return after clearing
- The lowest drain filling first
- Gurgling from fixtures not in use
- Wet or sunken ground between the house and the street
Timing and permits
The Town of Superior Building Department, operated by SAFEbuilt, issues building permits through the Community Core portal; call 303-381-2028 or email superiorinspections@safebuilt.com to confirm what a sewer replacement needs. Since work may reach the street, ask the plumber how right-of-way access will be handled. If the district has sent a repair notice, raise its timeline with the plumber right away.
Sewer Line Replacement questions in Superior
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