Plumbers in Englewood, CO

The inner ring, directly south of Denver

Englewood borders Denver on the south, about 8 miles from downtown in a straight line, in Arapahoe County. It incorporated in 1903 and had 33,659 residents at the 2020 Census. The historic downtown and 1910s housing sit in the northwest, quieter residential neighborhoods such as Hampden Hills fill the southeast, industry occupies the southwest, and Swedish Medical Center and Craig Hospital anchor a hospital district in the northeast. South Broadway, Hampden Avenue, CityCenter Englewood and the D Line light rail station are the main reference points.

South Platte water from the city's own plant

Englewood Utilities draws South Platte River water through the City Ditch and the Union Avenue Pump Station, stores it in McLellan Reservoir, and treats it at the Allen Water Treatment Plant using free chlorine, ultraviolet light and chloramines to hold a residual in the pipes. The utility also serves some customers outside city limits. The city owns the service line from the main to the curb stop, and the owner owns it from the curb stop into the house.

Through the Lead Reduction Program, the utility replaces lead service lines and older galvanized steel lines with copper (galvanized lines on homes built after 1960 are excluded), working zone by zone, including an outside-city zone. Owners who opt out may have to replace customer-owned lead lines themselves. A public service line material inventory lets you look up an address.

The city provides sanitary sewer service, and wastewater is treated at South Platte Renew, the plant Englewood shares with Littleton. Some Englewood-area addresses belong to other districts, such as South Englewood Sanitation, so check the city's sanitation district maps.

Older homes need a careful look

The median Englewood home was built in 1964, and about 68% went up before 1980. That age brings galvanized supply piping, cast iron drains and clay laterals into play, so a repair can turn into a conversation about sections of repiping or a sewer camera inspection.

Permits and backflow

The Building Division at 1000 Englewood Parkway (303-762-2357) requires permits for water heater replacement, water or drain line alterations, bath and shower drains and valves, and adding or changing plumbing systems. Direct toilet or lavatory replacement does not need one. Contractors must be registered with the city, and homeowners doing their own work sign an affidavit. Commercial and multi-family properties need backflow assemblies tested yearly, with results due by August 15.

Gas safety and calling

No gas utility for Englewood was confirmed, so use the company and emergency number on your gas bill. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside. Water or sewer emergencies go to Englewood Utilities at 303-762-2635, or 303-762-2650 after hours. Call the number on this page and you will be connected with an independent plumber who works in Englewood and sets pricing with you.