Bailey Water and Sanitation District provides water and sewer only to members of its district, so many Bailey properties outside it need their own water supply. If yours has a wellhead and pressure tank, the pump system is yours, and a plumber can find whether the pump, switch or tank failed. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Bailey.
Water in Bailey
Bailey is a small mountain community on U.S. 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 to members of its district, runs its own sewer plant and operates a public water station off U.S. 285. Its service area wasn't stated, and homes outside the district aren't served by it. We couldn't verify how those homes get water, so we won't put a number on private wells. If you're not a district member and you have a capped casing in the yard and a pressure tank inside, you're on a private well.
What to do when the water stops
- Check the pump breaker. If it tripped, reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off to protect the motor.
- Read the tank gauge. Zero means the pump isn't refilling the tank.
- Listen at the tank for a clicking switch or a pump that runs without building pressure.
- Look for frost on pipes near the tank or where the line enters the house on cold mornings.
- Conserve what's in the tank until the system is checked; district members can contact the district at (719) 581-2080.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| No water, power on | Pump, switch, control box or tripped breaker |
| Switch clicking rapidly | Waterlogged pressure tank |
| Pump runs nonstop | Leak, worn pump or low water level |
| Air spurting at faucets | Water level near the pump intake or a suction leak |
| No water on a frigid morning | Frozen pipe or switch |
What affects the cost
- Which part failed, from a switch or capacitor to a submersible motor
- Pump depth, which sets how much pipe and wire come up
- Pressure tank replacement
- Access on steep or snowy mountain lots
- For district members, any new tap: the district sizes new water and sewer taps in Equivalent Residential Units and requires a tap application and inspections
Bailey is unincorporated, so the Park County Building Department in Fairplay handles building permits and inspections, through its CloudPermit portal; call 719-836-4255.
Well Pump Repair questions in Bailey
How can I tell if my house is on a well or on public water?
Will I have water during a power outage if I am on a well?
Can well equipment freeze during a Colorado cold snap?
Who issues permits for well pump or pressure tank work here?
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