Faucet problems in Lyons usually come down to a worn cartridge, washer or O-ring, and most fixtures can be rebuilt. The Town of Lyons supplies water inside town limits from North St. Vrain Creek. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lyons.
A short local intro
Lyons is a small northern Boulder County foothills town where North and South St. Vrain Creeks meet, ringed by red sandstone hills and known as the Double Gateway to the Rockies on US 36 and Highway 7. The Town of Lyons provides water and wastewater service inside town limits. It diverts North St. Vrain Creek at an intake about half a mile upstream of its treatment plant and also holds Colorado-Big Thompson shares. The town posts its annual water quality reports online, which is where to look for details on your tap water. Water service for 80540 properties outside town limits was not verified, so if you live outside town, tell the plumber what supplies your home.
What to do now
- Turn off the stops under the sink. If one will not move, use the main shutoff.
- Dry the cabinet and set down a towel to watch for new drips.
- Find the source: spout, handle, base or the connections below.
- Clean the aerator if flow has dropped; grit and crust collect there.
- Note the faucet style: one lever or two handles, and the brand if visible.
- For water trouble outside the house, call Town utilities at 303-823-6622 ext. 10, or 303-441-4444 after hours.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Steady drip from the spout | Worn cartridge seals, or a washer and seat |
| Water under the handle | Cartridge O-ring or stem packing |
| Leak at the spout base | Spout O-rings |
| Weak or uneven spray | Debris or mineral crust in the aerator |
| Wet sink cabinet | Supply line, stop or drain connection |
| Cracked outdoor bib | Freeze damage |
Cost factors
- Rebuilding with new parts versus a new faucet
- Parts availability for older or specialty fixtures
- Replacing old stops or supply lines in the same visit
- Access in older homes near the historic downtown
- Whether the job needs a permit
Permits inside town limits run through the Town of Lyons Building Department, which SAFEbuilt administers under contract through its online Community Core system; Boulder County has no building code jurisdiction inside the town. A like-for-like faucet rebuild rarely needs one, but the plumber can tell you. Lyons also makes residents responsible for the sewer line from their property to the town main and asks them not to flush wipes or pour grease down drains, which is worth remembering if a sink drains slowly after a faucet repair.
Faucet Repair questions in Lyons
My outdoor spigot started leaking after a freeze. What happened?
Why is just one faucet in the house running slow?
When does replacing a faucet make more sense than repairing it?
Can I buy my own faucet and have a plumber install it?
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