Bailey Water and Sanitation District provides sewer service only to members of its district; homes outside it handle wastewater on their own. Either way, the drain lines inside and leaving the house are the owner's, and a plumber clears them. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Bailey.
Bailey in brief
Bailey is a small unincorporated mountain community in Park County, strung along US 285 and the North Fork of the South Platte River, and one of the larger communities in the Platte Canyon area. Bailey Water and Sanitation District serves only its members, operating its own sewer plant and a public water station off US 285. The district's service area wasn't published, so whether a given home is a member is something to confirm on your bill or with the district. New water and sewer taps in the district require a tap application and inspections.
A home outside the district isn't served by it. If yours is not on municipal sewer, its drains run to a private onsite wastewater system, and a plumber's work covers the fixtures and building drain up to it.
What to do now
- Check the scope. One slow drain is a nearby clog. Several slow drains, or water at the lowest one, means the main building drain.
- Ease off water. Hold the laundry, dishwasher and long showers until the line is clear.
- Think about cold. In winter, a line that suddenly stops may be frozen rather than clogged, especially where it runs through an unheated space.
- Don't use chemicals. They seldom clear a main and can harm an onsite system.
- Call. Tell the plumber whether you're on district sewer or a private system.
Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| One tub or sink slow | Hair, soap or food near that drain |
| Toilet gurgles when the washer drains | Building drain partly blocked or a vent issue |
| All drains slow after heavy use | Main line blocked, or an onsite system that can't take more water |
| Line stops suddenly on a frigid night | Frozen section of drain pipe |
| Odor or damp ground where the line exits | Leak or blockage in the outdoor drain line |
What affects cost
- Where the blockage is and how much line must be cleared
- Access to a cleanout, and getting equipment to the house on a mountain lot
- Cable, cutter head or jetting
- Camera inspection for repeat problems
- Thawing a frozen line, if that's the cause
- Repairs; Park County's Building Department in Fairplay handles building permits for unincorporated Bailey
Drain Cleaning questions in Bailey
Can drains be cleared at a home that is not on municipal sewer?
Does cold, dry Colorado weather cause drain problems?
What does it mean when every fixture in the house drains slowly at once?
Can I flush wipes that say flushable on the package?
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