Sewer Line Repair in Littleton, CO

Who do I call about sewer in Littleton?

It's easy to assume Denver Water handles everything, but in Littleton it only supplies water. Sewer is a City service: most residents are billed for sewer and storm drainage by the City of Littleton, and wastewater is treated at South Platte Renew, the plant Littleton owns jointly with Englewood. Residents of connecting communities are billed by their own sanitation district instead, and the City offers a Special District Look Up Map. For a sewer emergency in the public system, the City lists 303-795-3959 during normal hours and 303-794-1551 after hours. A backup confined to your house is a job for a plumber first.

Is my address actually inside Littleton?

Not always. Littleton mailing addresses reach well beyond city limits into unincorporated communities such as Columbine, Ken Caryl and Highlands Ranch, and parts of the city itself spill into Jefferson and Douglas counties. That matters for both sewer and permits. Inside city limits, the Littleton Permit Center issues permits to install, alter, repair or replace any plumbing system (303-795-3751). Addresses with a Littleton mailing address outside city limits get permits from Arapahoe, Jefferson or Douglas County, and the City's District Map Tool shows which jurisdiction you're in. Homeowners doing their own single-discipline work sign a Homeowner Affidavit.

What's likely failing in an older Littleton lateral?

Littleton is an established suburb about 9 miles south of downtown Denver that grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s, and much of it is detached single-family homes. Laterals from that boom were commonly clay or cast iron. Clay pipe tends to let roots in at its many joints, and cast iron can corrode from the inside, narrowing the pipe and eventually cracking. Mature trees in older neighborhoods add to the root problem. The typical signs are repeat clogs, gurgling toilets, a basement drain that backs up during laundry, and slow drains throughout the house.

Local note

You'll be connected with an independent local plumber who serves Littleton. Before the visit, check whether you're inside city limits and who bills you for sewer. The plumber will clear the line, run a camera to see the pipe's material and condition, and explain repair options along with the right permit for your address.