Sump Pumps in Hudson, CO

Who provides water and sewer to my Hudson home?

Hudson is a small farm town in southern Weld County, classified fully rural by the Census, at the crossroads of Interstate 76, State Highway 52 and Weld County Road 49. Our research did not verify a water or sewer provider for the town, and providers can vary by address. Your water bill is the best place to check, or you can ask Weld County. That answer drives the rest of this page: whether you have a public water line or a private well, and whether you are on a sewer system or not on municipal sewer.

Which backup should I choose?

If your water comes from a private well, choose a battery backup. A well pump stops when the power goes out, and a water-powered sump backup needs that pressure, so it would fail exactly when the storm knocks the power out. On a public water line, a water-powered unit is possible, but it connects to drinking water and needs backflow protection; ask the plumber what the provider requires before you buy one. A battery unit with its own float and a high-water alarm works in either case. On the open plains, wind and long winter nights mean the outdoor line also needs a steady slope so it does not freeze.

Where should the pumped water go?

Onto open ground that slopes away from the house. If you are on a sewer system, keep sump water out of floor drains and laundry sinks, since sanitary sewers are built for household wastewater. If your home is not on municipal sewer, keep the discharge well clear of the private onsite wastewater system and its drain field, which groundwater can overload, and away from any wellhead. On a larger rural lot that may mean a longer discharge line, which is often worth the extra pipe.

One short local note

No permit office was confirmed for Hudson in our research, so if your job involves new piping, the plumber can check with the Town or Weld County before starting. Test the pump before spring by pouring water into the pit and watching it start, empty the basin and stop.