Plumbers in Fort Lupton, CO

A Weld County city on Highway 85

Fort Lupton takes its name from Lt. Lancaster Lupton's adobe trading post of 1838; a replica stands at the South Platte Valley Historical Park northwest of town. Incorporated as a town in 1890 and now a statutory city, it had 7,955 residents in the 2020 Census. It sits about 26 miles from downtown Denver in a straight line along Highway 85, and City Hall and Public Works are at 130 S. McKinley Avenue.

City water and city sewer

The City's Public Works Department manages water mains, hydrants and service lines, bills water monthly and keeps water service within the City's water district. It also maintains the sanitary sewer mains and operates its own wastewater treatment plant. The City posts its water quality report online, and its service line inventory includes an online pipe-material map plus a form for residents to report what their line is made of. Business-hours calls go to 303-857-6694; after hours and on weekends the on-call number is 303-994-3540.

The City is responsible for pipe from the main to the meter pit or curb box, whichever is closer to the main. From the meter to the house, a leak is the property owner's to fix, and so is the sewer connection from the house to the main. Replacing a water or sewer service line on private property takes a separate Public Works Sewer/Water permit with a site plan showing the replacement length.

Backflow on every connection

Fort Lupton's Cross Connection Control Program is broader than many. Every connection to the public water system must be protected by a backflow prevention device, including lawn irrigation systems. Devices must be approved, inspected and tested by a certified cross-connection control technician before use and then every year, with results submitted to Aqua Backflow at TrackMyBackflow.com. Skipping it can mean fines or disconnection, so put the annual test on the calendar.

Permits

The City of Fort Lupton Building Department, under Planning and Building, lists water heater replacement among work that needs a building permit. Permits and inspections are handled in the Community Core portal; Planning and Building is at 720-928-4003, and permit technicians at 720-466-6104.

Winter freeze advice from the City

The City's frozen-pipe guidance is simple: let cold water drip on exposed lines, open sink cabinets so warm air reaches the pipes, and keep the heat at 55 F or higher when you are away.

Gas safety

If you smell gas, get out of the house. From outside, call 911 and your gas utility; its name and emergency number are on your gas bill.

Fort Lupton compared with Denver

Denver Water assesses homes for backflow by hazard. Fort Lupton requires protection on every connection and annual tests on irrigation. Service line replacement also needs a Public Works permit on top of the plumbing work. When you call the number on this page, describe the problem and whether the water is off at the meter or inside, and you will be connected with an independent plumber who works in Fort Lupton. Price and timing are agreed with that plumber.