City of Brighton Utilities collects wastewater, and replacing a sewer line here means new pipe for the private section between your house and the city's sewer. Some newer subdivisions and nearby unincorporated areas with Brighton addresses are in other districts, so check your bill first. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
Brighton is the Adams County seat and began as a farming and railroad depot town. Its sewer collection is a city service, with treatment split by location: flow from west of Tower Road goes to Metro Water Recovery's Northern Treatment Plant, and flow from east of Tower Road goes to the Town of Lochbuie's plant. Some newer subdivisions and nearby unincorporated areas with Brighton addresses are in metro or water districts, such as Todd Creek Village Metro District or Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation, so confirm your provider before planning work.
What to do now
- Stop using water until the line is checked, especially laundry and dishwashers.
- Look for a wider problem. If neighbors are backing up too, contact the city; its after-hours emergency line is 303-806-5970.
- Locate the cleanout so the line can be cleared and filmed.
- Get a camera inspection to see whether the damage is local or along the whole line.
- Plan the permit. Brighton issues permits and contractor licenses through OpenGov; the Building Permit Counter is 303-655-2017.
Symptoms and what they usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Same clog every few months | Roots or a break that catches debris |
| Floor drain or lowest tub fills first | Blockage in the main line |
| Gurgling toilets | Partial restriction pushing air back |
| Wet or sunken spot in the yard | Broken or separated pipe |
| Camera shows water pooling mid-line | Sag from settled soil |
Cost factors
- Length and depth of the private line to the city sewer
- Whether a trenchless method fits or an open trench is needed
- Driveways, fences, trees and sprinkler systems along the route
- Interior drain pipe in poor shape
- Permit and homeowner or contractor inspection scheduling (inspection line 303-655-2151)
Brighton's older core and its newer subdivisions fail differently. Older homes are more likely to have clay or cast iron lines worn along their length, while newer plastic lines usually fail at one sag or damaged spot, which a camera can confirm before you commit to replacing the full run. If the private line crosses a driveway or a mature tree's root zone, ask the plumber to price both a trench and a trenchless option so you can compare the restoration work each one leaves behind.
Sewer Line Replacement questions in Brighton
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