Brighton is responsible for water lines in the city right-of-way up to and including the meter, and the property owner is responsible from the hand valve on the house side of the meter, valve included, to the house. The city can't repair a break on the homeowner's side. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
A quick look at Brighton's system
City of Brighton Utilities delivers water across a 22-square-mile service area, mostly from groundwater in the South Platte and Beebe Draw aquifers, treated at one of the largest municipal reverse osmosis plants west of the Mississippi. Some newer subdivisions and nearby unincorporated areas with Brighton addresses are in other districts, such as Todd Creek Village Metro District or Hi-Land Acres Water and Sanitation, so confirm who bills you.
What to do now
- Close the main shutoff in the house if water is flowing.
- Note where the water is. At the meter or in the street, call the city at 303-655-2068, or 303-806-5970 after hours.
- Check the hand valve. The valve on the house side of the meter and everything past it are yours, so a leak there goes to a plumber.
- Look up your line. The city's "Protecting Brighton from Lead" map shows service line material on record.
- Get the permit sorted. Permits run through OpenGov; the Building Permit Counter is 303-655-2017.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water pooling at the meter | City-side problem, or a failed hand valve right next to it |
| Soggy ground between meter and house | Leak in the private service line |
| Weak pressure at every tap | Leak or restriction in the buried line |
| Meter spinning with all water off | Leak past the meter |
| Dampness where the line enters the house | Failed fitting or pipe at the wall |
Cost factors
Brighton began as a farming and railroad depot town and is now a largely urban part of the metro, so service lines range from older pipe near downtown to newer lines in subdivisions near Prairie Center. Older lines tend to fail through corrosion; newer ones usually fail at a joint or where they were struck. The length of the run, how deep it's buried, what lies on top and whether one section or the whole line needs replacing set most of the cost. Replacing a worn hand valve at the same time is common, since it's the owner's part. Homes with a private well tied into household plumbing must also have a containment backflow assembly, which a plumber should keep in mind if the line work touches that connection. Permit and restoration work round out the total.
Water Line Repair questions in Brighton
Where does my responsibility for the water service line begin?
Is there a lead service line program for my water provider?
What if my home is on a private well instead of public water?
What should I do first if the line breaks?
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