An Evergreen sump pump that stops working usually has a float that will not rise, a check valve letting water back, a power failure or a worn motor. Whether your home is on Evergreen Metropolitan District service or a private well and onsite system changes both the backup you should pick and where the water can go. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Evergreen.
What to expect when you call
Your call goes to an independent plumber who works in the Evergreen area. Be ready to say whether water is rising now, whether you are on district water or a well, where the pit sits and how the pump is behaving. Mountain driveways and winter roads can make access a factor, so mention anything unusual about getting to the house. On site, the plumber typically checks power at the outlet and panel, lifts the float by hand, runs the pump through a full cycle and watches for water sliding back down past the check valve. Then they walk the discharge line to its outlet, which on a hillside lot may be a long way from the house.
Cost drivers
- A switch, float or check valve versus a complete pump
- Pump capacity for runoff and snowmelt
- Discharge length and freeze protection on a sloped mountain lot
- Battery backup sized for longer outages
- Travel and access to the property
Local conditions in Evergreen
Evergreen is an unincorporated mountain community centered on Evergreen Lake and Bear Creek. Inside Evergreen Metropolitan District boundaries, homes get district water and sewer, and homeowners are responsible for their water and sewer service lines from the mains to the house. The district sewer is for household wastewater, so sump water belongs outdoors. For a sewer backup or burst line, the district tells customers to call a plumber and the district at 303-674-4112 (option 2, or option 9 after hours).
Outside the district, Jefferson County says mountain homes generally rely on private wells, and many are not on municipal sewer. For those homes, a water-powered backup is a poor fit, because a well loses pressure when the power goes out, and the discharge must stay well away from the private onsite wastewater system and the wellhead. A battery backup is the practical choice. The district's own backflow program covers commercial, multifamily and some single-family properties, so ask the plumber before adding a water-powered unit on district water. Hard freezes at this elevation also mean the outdoor line needs steady slope or it will ice up.
Permits come from Jefferson County Building Safety.
Before the plumber arrives
- Shut off the pump's circuit if water is near the outlet
- Clear snow from the path and from the discharge outlet
- Know whether you are on district water or a well
- Note where your onsite system and well are, if you have them
Sump Pumps questions in Evergreen
Will a water-powered backup run if my house is on a private well?
Can a sump pump drain into a private onsite wastewater system?
What keeps a sump discharge line from freezing in a Colorado winter?
Who do I call if water is coming up through a floor drain instead?
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