Mead doesn't run its own water utility: Little Thompson Water District or Longs Peak Water District serves each address, and sewer comes from the Town for most subdivisions or St. Vrain Sanitation District in the south. Little Thompson requires yearly backflow tests for non-residential customers. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Mead.
Mead's split utilities
Water in Mead comes from one of two districts. Little Thompson Water District treats Colorado-Big Thompson water at the Carter Lake Filter Plant, and Longs Peak Water District treats Carter Lake water at its Kugel Plant on Vermillion Road, adding Little Thompson water in summer. The Town doesn't say which district serves which neighborhood, so the water bill decides. Sewer is just as divided. The Town serves most of Mead, including Old Town, Coyote Run, Vale View, Feather Ridge, North Creek and The Highlands, while St. Vrain Sanitation District serves the south, including Liberty Ranch and parts of Sekich Business Park. A business park tenant could be on Town sewer or district sewer depending on the lot.
In Little Thompson's area, the district maintains the line from the main to the meter pit, and everything on the building side of the meter is the owner's. Little Thompson takes calls at 970-532-2096 day or night. Longs Peak's policy wasn't verified; its number is 303-776-3847. St. Vrain lists 303-994-7572 for sewer emergencies. Gas is split by address between Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy.
Comparing the common calls
| Problem | Who to call first | Plumber's role |
|---|---|---|
| Leak on the building side of the meter | A plumber | Locate and repair the owner's line |
| Water main break in the street | Your water district | Check the building once service returns |
| Sewer backup | A plumber, then the Town or St. Vrain if the main is suspected | Clear and inspect the building's line |
| Annual backflow test | A certified tester | Test, repair and file with the district |
Warning signs
- Drains in a shop or warehouse that slow down after heavy use
- A backflow notice from Little Thompson Water District
- Wet ground between the meter pit and the building
- Restroom fixtures that run constantly
- Hot water that fades during a shift
Timing notes
Little Thompson requires backflow assemblies at non-residential customers, including HOAs, to be tested every year by a certified tester, with reports sent to the district; book tests in spring to leave time for repairs. Longs Peak's program wasn't verified, so ask that district if it serves you. In fall, drain outdoor and irrigation lines before freezing nights. Permits go through the Town of Mead Building Division, with SAFEbuilt handling building questions and inspections at 303-774-0454.
Commercial Plumbing questions in Mead
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