Emergency Plumber in Sedalia, CO

Who do I call about water in Sedalia?

Sedalia is a tiny unincorporated community in northern Douglas County on U.S. 85, with a post office dating to 1872. Water inside its boundaries comes from the Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, a small district formed in 1958 that took over a water system originally installed by the railroad. The district answers at (303) 688-2506. Call it for a main break, water running in the road, or loss of service affecting several homes. The district serves only properties within its boundaries, and homes elsewhere in the 80135 ZIP were not covered by our sources, so check your water bill if you are unsure. We also did not find where the district's part of a service line ends, so ask before assuming a leak near the road is yours.

Who handles a sewer backup?

Not the water district. Despite its name, the Sedalia Water and Sanitation District says it does not provide sanitary sewer service, and our research did not verify any other sewer provider for Sedalia. That means a backup is first a plumber's problem. Stop using water, including the washing machine and dishwasher, and call a plumber to find where the blockage is. The plumber can tell you what your home's wastewater line connects to and who, if anyone, is responsible beyond your property. Do not keep flushing to test it; each flush can push more water back into the house.

What permits apply to an emergency repair?

Because Sedalia is unincorporated, building permits come from the Douglas County Building Division, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations lists Douglas County as running its own county-wide plumbing inspection program, so plumbing is permitted locally rather than by the state. In an emergency, the plumber's first job is to stop the water; any permit for a water heater or larger replacement comes after.

A short local note

Sedalia sits about 8 miles northwest of Castle Rock and 24 miles south of downtown Denver, so travel can factor into the cost along with the usual after-hours premium. The gas utility was not confirmed in our research; if you smell gas, leave and call 911 and the utility on your gas bill. Hard freezes hit pipes in garages and exterior walls first. No arrival time is promised.