In a Pine plumbing emergency, close the main valve and switch off the well pump if water is flowing; if you smell gas, leave and call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if the home uses propane. Then call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Pine.
How water and wastewater work in Pine
Pine is a small unincorporated mountain community in southwestern Jefferson County, centered on the historic town of Pine Grove and reached from US 285 at Pine Junction. No public water system or sanitation district was identified for Pine. Jefferson County says mountain-area homes are generally supplied by private wells, and that mountain residents typically rely on private onsite wastewater systems rather than municipal sewer. The county makes homeowners responsible for testing their well water and keeping it free of pathogens and pollutants, recommends seasonal testing, and notes that radon occurs naturally in many county ground water supplies.
In practice, that means there is usually no utility to call when something goes wrong. A dry tap points to the well pump, pressure switch, pressure tank or a frozen line, and a whole-house backup points to the line out to the onsite system or the system itself.
Common emergencies and the first move
| Emergency | First move |
|---|---|
| No water at any faucet | Check the pump breaker, then call a plumber |
| Burst pipe spraying water | Close the main valve and turn off the pump breaker |
| Every drain backing up | Stop all water use; call a plumber who works on onsite wastewater lines |
| Water heater leaking | Close its cold supply and turn off gas or power |
| Gas or propane odor | Leave; call 911 and the gas utility or propane supplier |
Warning signs
- The pump running constantly or clicking on and off rapidly
- Sputtering faucets or air in the lines
- Gurgling drains and slow flushing throughout the house
- Water on the floor near the pressure tank or water heater
- A crawl space or exterior wall leaking after a cold night
Timing and seasonal notes
Mountain nights are cold, and a pipe in a crawl space or exterior wall can freeze even when the days are mild. A burst line on a well can keep running until the pump overheats, so knowing where the pump breaker is matters as much as knowing the main valve. Travel time and after-hours rates both affect the bill. Permits depend on which county the address is in: Jefferson County Building Safety issues plumbing permits, including for water heaters, on the Jefferson County side, while some Pine (80470) addresses fall in Park County, where plumbing permits and inspections are handled by the State of Colorado. No arrival time is promised.
Emergency Plumber questions in Pine
Our house is on a private well and nothing comes out of the taps. Who can help?
The home is not on municipal sewer and every drain is backing up. Who do I call?
I smell gas near the furnace or water heater. What should I do?
Does an emergency repair still need a permit here?
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