Byers has some of the oldest housing on the eastern I-70 corridor, and we could not confirm its water provider, so the first step is knowing your setup and then testing it. A plumber can run a meter or pressure test and track the leak from there. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Byers.
A quick look at Byers
Byers is a farming and ranching town about 40 miles east of Denver on I-70, originally called Bijou and platted in 1889. It is unincorporated and governed by Arapahoe County. The median home was built in 1983, and about 45% predate 1980, which is older than most of the eastern I-70 corridor. We could not find a current official source naming Byers' water or sewer provider, so check your water bill; if you do not receive one, Arapahoe County can help confirm what serves your property.
What to do now
- Turn off every faucet and water-using appliance.
- If you have a water meter, read it, wait an hour without using water and read it again.
- If you have a pressure tank instead, watch its gauge for 15 to 30 minutes and listen for the pump.
- Dye-test each toilet tank with food coloring.
- Close the main shutoff if water is spraying or pooling; on a pump system, turn off the pump breaker too.
- If water is coming up near a meter, call the provider named on your bill.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Meter or pump runs with everything off | A leak somewhere in the system |
| Rust-colored drips on older fittings | A slow weep at a worn joint |
| Wet ground toward the house | Break in the buried supply line |
| Drips in a crawl space after a cold spell | Freeze-cracked pipe |
| Valve that will not fully close | Worn original shutoff |
| Toilet refilling on its own | Flapper or fill valve |
Cost factors
- Your water setup and the length of the buried line
- Access in older homes, including crawl spaces and plaster walls
- Whether a spot repair holds or older pipe needs a longer replacement
- Permits; Byers is unincorporated, so plumbing permits go through the Arapahoe County Building Division
With nearly half the homes built before 1980, many Byers leaks start at original valves and fittings that have worn over decades. Plains winters with hard freezes and wind add freeze damage to the list, especially in exterior walls and crawl spaces. A pipe that cracks in January may stay quiet until the thaw, so check under sinks and around the water heater again once spring arrives.
Leak Detection questions in Byers
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Are older homes here more prone to hidden leaks?
Do I need a permit to repair the leak once it is found?
Should I shut off the water while I wait for the plumber?
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