Edgewater buys water from Denver Water but owns and maintains its own system as a master-meter distributor, and our research didn't find a published city backflow program, so ask the city's utility staff what applies. For a device that needs testing, repair or installation, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Edgewater.
Edgewater's water and backflow
Edgewater, nicknamed "The Edge," is a small, fully urban city just west of Sloan's Lake. It buys water from Denver Water through six master meters, then owns, maintains and bills its own system. Because Edgewater runs its system, Denver Water's backflow program doesn't automatically apply, and we found no Edgewater program in our research. The city's utility maintenance line is 720-763-3060; ask there about testing rules. Edgewater homeowners own their water service line and water meter, so any device on the line is theirs.
What to do now
- Call the city. Ask whether your device needs testing and where results go.
- Find the device. On older homes, look near the irrigation tie-in or the meter.
- Stop leaks. Close the valve feeding the device.
- Check spigots. Add hose bib vacuum breakers where missing.
- Ask about permits. Edgewater's Building Department handles plumbing permits.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Drip from a sprinkler device | Worn seal or debris |
| No device on an old sprinkler tie-in | Added before protection was common |
| Cracked body after winter | Freeze with water inside |
| Pressure dropped after outdoor work | Partly closed valve or clogged device |
What affects cost
- Retrofit versus repair. Adding protection to an old tie-in takes more work.
- Old piping. Edgewater's housing is old, which can complicate connections.
- Freeze damage. Replacement instead of rebuild.
- Permits. Homeowners can pull their own plumbing permit only if they'll do the work themselves and the home isn't for sale or rent.
Edgewater's homes are old: median build year 1958, with about 79% built before 1980. Many sprinkler systems and garden lines were added decades after the houses, sometimes without protection. Edgewater's homeowner permit rule also requires work to meet the International Plumbing Code, so if you're tempted to swap a device yourself, check the rule first. Meters have to be bought from the city, and a plumber can install one with a city inspection if the old meter setting needs work at the same time.
When you call, mention that Edgewater runs its own system and say whether the city has asked about your device. If you're not sure the house has any protection, the plumber can check the irrigation tie-in and outdoor spigots.
Backflow Testing questions in Edgewater
How can I tell which water provider serves my address?
Who pays for the backflow device and its upkeep?
Do my outdoor hose spigots need any backflow protection?
Is a permit needed to add or replace a backflow preventer?
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