Edgewater maintains and replaces the water mains, but property owners are responsible for their water service lines and their water meters. With most homes built before 1980, many of those lines are old enough that replacement is on the table. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Edgewater.
Edgewater in brief
Edgewater is a small, fully urban city of about 2,300 households, nicknamed "The Edge," bordered by Denver, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge just west of Sloan's Lake. The city buys its water from Denver Water and distributes it through six master meters, owning and maintaining its own system. Its housing is old: the median home was built in 1958, and about 79% predate 1980.
What to do now
- Shut off the water at the main valve if a leak is flowing.
- Call the city for main problems. Water meters and utility maintenance are at 720-763-3060.
- Treat the service line as yours. Edgewater makes owners responsible for both the service line and the meter.
- Check the meter. With every fixture off, a moving meter means water is escaping.
- Plan the permit. The City of Edgewater Building Department at 1800 Harlan Street issues plumbing permits.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Wet patch between the street and house | Leak in the owner's service line |
| Weak pressure everywhere | Corroded older pipe or a buried leak |
| Rusty water when taps first open | Possible galvanized pipe in an older home |
| Leak at the meter | Meter or fitting failure, also the owner's responsibility |
| Meter moving with all water off | Leak somewhere past the meter |
Cost factors
Because the meter is the owner's too, a leak at the meter is a private repair here, not just the pipe beyond it. Replacement meters must be bought from the city and can be installed by a plumber with a city inspection. Edgewater's small urban lots usually mean short runs, which helps, but old pipe, sidewalks, mature trees and tight side yards can complicate the dig. With homes dating mostly to the 1950s, a line that has failed once may be worth replacing outright rather than patching. Homeowners can pull their own plumbing permit only if they certify they'll personally do the work and the property isn't for sale or rent; most service line jobs are permitted by the plumber. Community Development is at 720-763-3001. Restoration of concrete and lawn and the permit itself add to the total.
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