Franktown is a small unincorporated ranching and farming community in Douglas County, and our research did not identify a water or sewer provider there, so check your bill or ask Douglas County. Many rural homes may not be on municipal sewer; a camera can still inspect the pipe from the house to the tank or main for roots, breaks or blockages. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Franktown.
Franktown's situation
Franktown sits at the junction of State Highways 83 and 86, about 7 miles east of Castle Rock and 9 miles south of Parker, near Castlewood Canyon State Park, and it has kept a distinctly rural identity. The former Town of Frankstown was declared abandoned by the Colorado Department of State in 2007, so this is unincorporated county land. Our fact sheet names no water or sewer provider, so we do not assume one. If you pay a sewer bill, the provider on it runs the main your line connects to. If you do not, your home is likely on a private onsite wastewater system.
For a camera, that difference sets the route. On a public connection, the camera follows the line to the main. On a private system, it follows the building drain to the tank and checks that pipe for roots, cracks, separated joints, sags or blockages. It does not evaluate the tank or drain field. Rural lots often mean long runs, more joints and more chances for roots from windbreaks or yard trees to find a way in.
When a camera helps
| What you notice | Camera helps? | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Every drain slow at once | Yes | Whether the main line is restricted |
| Roots pulled out when clearing | Yes | Where they entered and how far they extend |
| Wet ground along the line | Yes | A crack or separated joint |
| Pipe clear, still backing up | Limited | Points to the onsite system, not the pipe |
Signs worth noticing
- A toilet gurgles when the tub drains
- The lowest drain fills during laundry
- Drains throughout the house slow together
- Odor or soggy ground along the line's route
- Clogs returning after the line is cleared
Timing
Roots grow most in the warm months, while hard freezes can shift a shallow or sagging section of pipe. Filming soon after a clearing gives the clearest view. Because Franktown is unincorporated, repair permits come from the Douglas County Building Division, which issues mechanical and plumbing permits (100 Third Street, Castle Rock; 303-660-7497). When you call the number on this page, mention whether you pay a sewer bill so the plumber knows where the line ends.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Franktown
How do I find out which district handles my sewer?
My home is not on municipal sewer. Is a camera still useful?
Do I need a permit if the camera finds a broken line?
Will roots from street trees show up on camera?
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