Plumbers in Bennett, CO

Plains town in two counties

Bennett is a statutory town, incorporated in 1929, that lies in both Adams and Arapahoe counties. Its center is about 29 miles east of downtown Denver on the I-70 corridor, roughly 25 minutes from Denver International Airport. The 2020 Census counted 2,862 people in town, while ZIP 80102 reaches well beyond town limits into unincorporated Adams, Arapahoe and Elbert County land.

Town water from Denver Basin wells

The Town of Bennett supplies, treats and delivers water within town limits, drawing from 11 wells in the Denver Basin aquifers and disinfecting with chlorine. The Town's water quality report notes that naturally occurring fluoride has tested above the 2 mg/L secondary standard, which is non-enforceable, while staying under the 4 mg/L enforceable limit, and it advises alternative drinking water for children under nine. Some families handle that with a point-of-use treatment system under the kitchen sink; check the Town's current report and talk to a water treatment specialist about what fits. Questions go to Bennett Public Works at 303.644.3249 ext. 1014.

The Town keeps a service line material inventory, and residents can request a copy or ask about lead testing through the Town. Outside town limits, water service wasn't verified, so rural homes may be set up differently.

Sewer and backflow

Bennett treats its own wastewater at the Town's Water Resource Recovery Facility. Town water standards say backflow devices may be required before a meter is set, mechanical preventers must be tested periodically by a state-certified tester, and fire sprinkler riser assemblies need testing at least once a year. Public Works can provide a list of certified testers, and new construction needs a passing test before a certificate of occupancy.

Housing age

A large share of Bennett's homes have been built since 2000; the median year built is 2000, and about 27% of homes predate 1980. In the newer houses, water heaters, valves and fixtures wear out first. Older homes near the original town center may also have dated piping behind the walls.

Permits and gas

The Town of Bennett Building Department at 207 Muegge Way reviews permits and performs inspections; call (303) 644-3249. Natural gas in town comes from Colorado Natural Gas. If you smell gas, get out of the house first, then call 911 and Colorado Natural Gas at 1-800-883-3181 from a safe location.

How Bennett differs from Denver

Denver homes run on mountain snowmelt and Xcel gas. Bennett runs on aquifer wells, a Town treatment plant and a different gas company, and its fluoride guidance is something Denver residents never see. When you call the number on this page, say you are in Bennett and describe the issue. You will be connected with an independent plumber who works in the area, and you agree on cost and timing directly with that plumber.