Sewer Line Replacement in Elizabeth, CO

Is my Elizabeth home on the Town's sewer?

Only if it's inside Town limits. Town of Elizabeth Public Works collects and treats wastewater for properties within the Town, and the Town points residents to its boundary map to confirm service, because many properties with Elizabeth addresses sit outside the limits. If you're outside, find out whether your home is on municipal sewer at all before planning a replacement; a home on a private onsite wastewater system has a different setup, though the pipe from the house to the tank can still crack or clog and need replacing.

For a water or sewer emergency in the Town system that threatens life or property, Public Works has an after-hours line at (303) 284-1709; the office number is (303) 646-0916. The pages we reviewed don't spell out where the Town's sewer responsibility ends, so ask Public Works for your address.

How old are sewer lines in Elizabeth?

Mostly not very. The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1999, and about 27% predate 1980, according to ACS 2019-2023 estimates. The town began as an 1855 sawmill camp on Running Creek and has grown into a commuter community since the 1990s, so its housing mixes older homes near Historic Main Street with newer subdivisions. Older homes are the likelier place for clay or cast iron pipe worn along its length. In newer homes, plastic lines more often fail from settling, a damaged joint or later digging, and the problem may be limited to one section.

Who issues the permit?

For addresses inside Town limits, the Town of Elizabeth Building Department, with permits and inspections handled by SAFEbuilt, requires a building permit whenever plumbing systems are involved. Call 303-646-4166 extension 4 or email [email protected]; inspections are scheduled at 720-641-1956. For Elizabeth addresses outside Town limits, Elbert County issues permits instead. The plumber will usually confirm which office applies and file the paperwork.

A local note

Because Elizabeth's housing is relatively young, a camera inspection often shows that one sag or broken joint, not the whole line, is the problem. Ask to see the footage and the location of each defect before agreeing to a full replacement. If the line does need replacing, try to schedule it before a winter freeze makes digging harder.