Faucet Repair in Commerce City, CO

Local conditions in Commerce City

The city lists the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District (SACWSD) as its water and sewer provider. SACWSD calls itself the largest combined water and sanitation district in Colorado, covering more than 65 square miles. Its tap water is a blend: groundwater from alluvial wells along the South Platte and from deep Arapahoe formation wells, treated at the Klein Water Treatment Facility, then mixed with surface water bought from Denver Water and disinfected with chlorine. SACWSD does not publish a hardness figure, so whether scale is behind a faucet problem is something the plumber judges by looking at the parts.

SACWSD has inventoried both the district's and customers' service lines and classifies all of them as non-lead, with no galvanized lines needing replacement. Inside the home, faucets and fixtures are the owner's. An old faucet made before current lead-free standards can still contain leaded brass, so it is worth considering when deciding whether to repair or replace.

Commerce City grew from farmland after industry arrived in the late 1920s, and its homes range from older houses in the southern part of the city to newer subdivisions to the north. Older homes are more likely to have two-handle faucets and stops that stick; newer ones usually have single-lever cartridges. Plumbing permits come from the Building Safety Division.

Repair or replace

Signs to watch for

• A drip that will not stop with the handle closed
• Water seeping from under the handle
• A sink cabinet that smells musty or has a damp floor
• Low flow at one faucet
• A sprayer that leaks when the faucet runs

Seasonal timing

Winter brings frozen and cracked outdoor spigots. Commerce City's cold nights can split a hose bib that still has a hose attached, and the leak often appears inside the wall in spring. Unhook hoses before freezing weather. Indoor faucet repairs can be scheduled any time.