Faucet Repair in Arvada, CO

What usually goes wrong with faucets in Arvada?

Arvada treats its water at the Ralston and Arvada plants, using Denver Water's North System supply from Ralston Reservoir along with Clear Creek water diverted to Arvada Reservoir. The city's 2026 report lists average hardness of about 43 ppm from the Ralston plant and 65 ppm from the Arvada plant, which is soft. That keeps mineral crust to a minimum, so most faucet calls are about ordinary wear: washers that have flattened, cartridge seals that have dried out and O-rings that no longer seal the spout. A few areas inside city limits get water from other districts, such as Ralston Valley or Consolidated Mutual, so check your bill if you are unsure.

Does the age of my Arvada home matter?

It does. The median home in Arvada was built in 1979, and about 52% of homes are older than 1980. The city grew quickly after World War II from its farming past, and many postwar houses around Olde Town and along Ralston Road still have two-handle faucets with replaceable washers and seats. Those homes often have multi-turn stop valves that have not been closed in years and may leak or refuse to turn once they are. Newer houses in the northwest part of the city tend to have single-lever cartridge faucets that are simpler to rebuild.

What is the city's part and what is mine?

The City of Arvada owns the water service line from the main to the meter pit. The owner owns everything from the pit to the foundation and all the plumbing inside, faucets included. Arvada prohibits lead and pre-1960 galvanized service lines in its system, and its inventory has found mostly copper and no lead. A faucet that predates current lead-free rules can still contain leaded brass, which is one reason to replace a very old one. For a main break or trouble at the street, call Arvada Utilities at 720-898-7070. Larger plumbing work is permitted through City of Arvada Building Services on Ralston Road.

A local note

Arvada's sprawling postwar neighborhoods mean many homes have hose bibs on north-facing walls that take the brunt of winter cold. If a spigot leaks inside the wall the first time you use it in spring, a freeze has likely split it. Shut it off and have it replaced, ideally with a frost-free model.