Backflow Testing in Sedalia, CO

Who provides water in Sedalia?

Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, a small special district formed in 1958 that took over water infrastructure originally installed by the railroad. Despite its name, it provides water only, not sewer. It serves properties within its boundaries, and homes in the wider 80135 ZIP outside the district aren't covered by it.

Does the district require backflow testing?

We couldn't confirm it. Our fact sheet doesn't include a backflow program, test interval or tester rule for the district. That doesn't mean there are no rules, so call 303-688-2506 and ask what applies to your connection. If you're outside the district, your own water arrangements apply. Sedalia is a tiny unincorporated community on U.S. 85 about eight miles northwest of Castle Rock, and properties around it often have outbuildings, hydrants and irrigation that call for protection whether or not anyone requires a test.

Who issues permits for backflow work?

Douglas County. Sedalia is unincorporated, so plumbing permits go through the Douglas County Building Division, which runs its own county-wide plumbing inspection program instead of relying on the state. If a device is being added or relocated, ask the county or the plumber whether a permit is needed.

What protection fits a rural Sedalia lot?

Start with a hose bib vacuum breaker on each outdoor spigot. Frost-free yard hydrants should have built-in backflow protection, and tank or trough fills work best with an air gap, where the hose ends above the water line. Sprinkler systems need a testable device such as a pressure vacuum breaker, and anything tied to chemicals calls for a reduced pressure assembly. A plumber can walk the property and match each connection to the right device, then test the testable ones after installation. When you call, describe each place water is used outside the house.

Local note

Sedalia sits in open country where cold air drains off the foothills. Disconnect hoses before freezing nights, drain sprinkler devices in fall and check yard hydrants each spring. If a device froze and cracked, plan on a replacement rather than a repair. Note the make and size before you call.