City of Brighton Utilities collects wastewater and sends it either to Metro Water Recovery's Northern Treatment Plant or to the Town of Lochbuie's plant, depending on which side of Tower Road you live on. The pipe from your house to the city system is where a sewer camera inspection comes in, showing roots, cracks, sags or debris and where they are. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
Brighton, the Adams County seat, began as a farming and railroad depot town and is now a largely urban part of the metro. That means a mix of older homes near the original town and newer subdivisions such as those around Prairie Center. The city treats the water side clearly: its crews handle lines up to and including the meter, and the owner is responsible from the house side of the meter, and the city says it cannot repair a break or clog on the homeowner side. Our fact sheet does not quote the same split for sewer, so if a camera finds damage out near the street, ask City of Brighton Utilities (303-655-2068, after hours 303-806-5970) before assuming who owns it. Some Brighton addresses are in metro or water districts instead, so check your bill.
What to do now
- Use as little water as possible. Every flush adds to a line that is not draining.
- Check which fixtures are affected. Many at once points to the main line.
- Ask the neighbors. If they are backing up too, call the city first.
- Find the cleanout. It saves time and avoids pulling a toilet.
- Get the camera after clearing. That is how you learn why the line stopped.
Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Lowest drain overflows when the washer runs | Restriction in the building sewer |
| Clogs return every few months | Roots at a joint or a sag holding solids |
| Gurgling toilet after a sink empties | Partial blockage downstream |
| Damp, sunken strip in the yard | Broken or separated pipe |
| Slow drains in a newer home | Settled section or construction debris |
Cost factors
- Cleanout access versus going through a toilet or vent
- Clearing the line first if it is full
- Distance to the main, depth and number of bends
- Surface locating and a copy of the footage
- Permits for any repair, handled through City of Brighton Community Development on OpenGov
When you call the number on this page, you are connected with an independent local plumber who works in Brighton. It helps to mention which side of Tower Road you are on, which drains are affected and whether the line has been cleared before. That background, plus the footage, is what a sensible repair recommendation is built on.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Brighton
Who owns the sewer line between my house and the main?
Can a newer house have sewer line problems?
Who should I call first when sewage backs up?
Should I keep a copy of the inspection video?
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