In Bailey, public sewer comes from Bailey Water and Sanitation District, which serves only members of its district and runs its own sewer plant. If you're a member, replacing your sewer line means new pipe from the house to the district's system. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Bailey.
Bailey is a small mountain community on US 285 along the North Fork of the South Platte River, one of the largest communities in the Platte Canyon area. Bailey Water and Sanitation District provides water and sewer service to members of its district and operates its own sewer plant, but its service area isn't published and homes outside the district aren't served by it. If you're not a member, your home likely has a different setup, and the pipe that matters is the one from the house to whatever system serves it.
What to do now
- Stop using water until the line is checked.
- Confirm your service. If you pay Bailey Water and Sanitation District for sewer, call it at (719) 581-2080, especially if neighbors are also backing up.
- Find the cleanout and clear snow or debris around it.
- Get a camera inspection to see whether the damage is in one spot or along the line.
- Plan the permit. Park County's Building Department in Fairplay handles building permits and inspections for unincorporated Bailey (719-836-4255, through its CloudPermit portal); the plumber can confirm how plumbing work is permitted there.
Symptoms and what they suggest
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Recurring clog | Roots, a break or a low spot holding solids |
| Lowest drain backs up first | Blockage in the line leaving the house |
| Slow drains in cold weather | Restriction aggravated by a shallow or exposed section |
| Wet or smelly ground over the line | Cracked or separated pipe |
| Camera shows shifted joints | Ground movement on a sloped lot |
Cost factors
- Length and depth of the line, which on mountain lots can be considerable
- Rock and slope, which slow excavation
- Trenchless versus trench, depending on whether the pipe holds its slope
- Access for equipment on steep or narrow drives
- District requirements for members, and the county permit
For district members, keep in mind that the district treats taps and connections formally: new water and sewer taps are sized in Equivalent Residential Units and require a tap application and inspections. A replacement of an existing service line is a different job, but ask the district whether it wants to inspect the connection before you schedule the work.
Sewer Line Replacement questions in Bailey
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My home isn't on municipal sewer. Does sewer line replacement apply to me?
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