Water Line Repair in Castle Pines, CO

Clues that the service line is leaking

• A spongy area of lawn along the route to the house
• All fixtures losing pressure at once
• The meter moving with every tap closed
• Water near the foundation where the line enters
• A district bill that jumped unexpectedly

Castle Pines water service

Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) provides drinking water and wastewater service to the community, and it buys wholesale water from Highlands Ranch Water each year from October to April. The Village at Castle Pines, which borders the city to the south, is served by a separate district, Castle Pines Village Metropolitan District, which runs its own groundwater wells. So the first question is which district bills you. CPNMD's office is (303) 688-8550.

Neither district's published material that we reviewed spells out exactly where its responsibility for the service line ends. Generally the pipe on the house side of the meter or curb stop belongs to the owner, but if water is surfacing near the meter, call your district first.

Castle Pines incorporated in 2008 from the Castle Pines North community, so its housing is relatively young. A leak here is more likely to come from a fitting letting go, soil settling on a sloped lot or damage from landscaping than from old pipe wearing through. The city makes permitting easy: the City of Castle Pines Building Department lists water and sewer line repair or replacement as 1-Stop permits, managed in CommunityCore, with inspections done by city staff. The office is at 7437 Village Square Drive, 303-705-0227.

Cost drivers

• Slope and soil. Hilly lots near Daniels Park and the ridges can complicate digging.
• Repair scope. A single joint versus a new line.
• Landscaping and hardscape. Patios, walls and irrigation all need restoring.
• Entry into the home. Basements are common and affect access.
• Permit. A 1-Stop permit through the city.

What to expect

Calling the number on this page connects you with an independent local plumber who serves Castle Pines; this site isn't a plumbing company. Mention your district, where the water is showing and whether the meter moves when the house is shut down. If water is flowing hard, close the main valve inside first. The plumber will locate the leak and explain the options.