Franktown is a small rural community, and we could not confirm a water provider for it, so the first step is knowing whether you are on metered water or your own system. A plumber can run the right test and trace the leak. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Franktown.
The Franktown setup
Franktown is an unincorporated ranching and farming community at the junction of State Highways 83 and 86, about 7 miles east of Castle Rock and 9 miles south of Parker, and it has kept a distinctly rural identity. We did not find an official source naming a water or sewer provider for Franktown, so check your water bill. If you have one, the provider and its contact number are on it. If you do not, your property has its own system, and Douglas County can help you confirm what serves your address.
On rural lots, the buried line from the meter or well to the house can be long, and lines to barns, shops or stock tanks add more pipe to check. Plains and foothill winters bring hard freezes, which are tough on hose bibs, exterior-wall pipes and anything in an unheated outbuilding.
Test methods by setup
| Setup | First test | What a leak looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Metered water | Two meter readings an hour apart, everything off | The reading changes |
| Private pressure system | Watch the tank gauge for 15 to 30 minutes | Pressure falls or the pump restarts |
| Either | Dye in each toilet tank | Color reaches the bowl without a flush |
| Either | Walk the buried line route | Soggy or extra green strip |
| Outbuildings | Close the valve to each building | Loss stops when one line is closed |
Signs to watch for
- A pump you can hear running at night with nothing on
- Higher electric bills from extra pump run time, or higher water bills on metered service
- Wet ground between the source and the house
- Drips or wet insulation in a crawl space
- Pressure that fades during a shower and then recovers
Timing and permits
Late winter and early spring are when freeze damage tends to show, once pipes thaw and outdoor lines go back into use. Franktown is unincorporated, so plumbing permits go through the Douglas County Building Division, which issues a mechanical and plumbing permit. If you smell gas during any of this, leave first, then call 911 and Black Hills Energy, whose number is on your gas bill.
Leak Detection questions in Franktown
How do I find out which water provider serves my address?
How do I spot a leak if my home runs on a private well?
Why does one patch of my yard stay soggy or extra green?
What should I do if I smell gas rather than see water?
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