Brighton's city utility collects wastewater, but the drain lines in your home and the sewer line out to the street are your responsibility. A plumber clears those and can tell you whether the trouble is beyond them. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
Brighton in brief
Brighton is the Adams County seat, a former farming and railroad depot town that is now a largely urban part of the metro. City of Brighton Utilities handles sewer collection. Where the wastewater goes depends on where you live: west of Tower Road it flows to Metro Water Recovery's Northern Treatment Plant, and east of Tower Road it goes to the Town of Lochbuie's plant. Some newer subdivisions and unincorporated areas with Brighton addresses are in separate metro or water districts, so your bill is the best guide to who serves you.
Steps to take right away
- Check the spread. One slow drain is a local clog. Water rising in a tub or floor drain when another fixture runs means the main line.
- Pause water use. No laundry, dishwasher or showers until a main line clog is cleared.
- Protect the basement or lowest floor. Move rugs and boxes away from the floor drain.
- Skip the store-bought chemicals. They rarely reach a main line clog and can burn whoever opens the pipe.
- Note what happened. Which fixture went first, and what was running at the time, helps the plumber.
- Call for help. If water is spreading toward finished space, say so when you call.
What the symptom suggests
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| One sink drains slowly | Hair, soap or food in that fixture's trap |
| Kitchen sink backs up after the dishwasher runs | Grease buildup in the kitchen branch line |
| Toilet bubbles when the shower drains | Partial blockage in the main or a vent issue |
| Floor drain overflows during laundry | Main sewer line blocked |
| Recurring backups | Roots, a sag or a cracked section of pipe |
What affects the cost
- How far into the line the blockage sits
- Access through a cleanout versus a pulled toilet
- Cabling, cutter heads or water jetting
- A camera inspection for repeat problems
- Repairs found during the visit
- Nights and weekends
If a sewer line needs repair, permits go through the City of Brighton's Community Development permit counter. Keep in mind that city crews handle water lines only up to and including the meter, so anything on the house side of the meter is also a private repair. A plumber can tell you which parts of a job fall on you before work begins.
Drain Cleaning questions in Brighton
What does it mean when every fixture in the house drains slowly at once?
Does running hot water help grease go down the kitchen drain?
Will tree roots get into a sewer service line?
Is a camera inspection worth it after a main line clog?
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