Plumbing Inspection in Sedalia, CO

Does the Sedalia water district handle sewer?

No. Sedalia Water and Sanitation District, formed in 1958 to take over a water system the railroad originally installed, states plainly that it does not provide sanitary sewer service. It also serves only properties within its boundaries, so homes elsewhere in the 80135 ZIP code aren't covered. We could not verify any other sewer provider for Sedalia. Before you buy, ask the seller in writing how wastewater is handled. If the house uses a private onsite wastewater system, schedule a separate evaluation of it, because a plumbing inspection covers the drains in the house and the line leaving it, not the system itself.

What does the plumber check on the water side?

For homes in the district, the plumber checks where the water line enters the house, the main shutoff and pressure, the water heater and its relief valve, and every fixture. We could not confirm where the district's responsibility for the service line ends, so ask the district at (303) 688-2506. If the property is outside the district and has a private well, the plumber can look at the pressure tank area and pressure at the fixtures, and you should arrange a separate well and water test. Sedalia is a tiny community with a post office dating to 1872, so expect older homes alongside newer ones, and ask the plumber to note mixed pipe materials or aging drains.

Who issues permits in Sedalia?

Sedalia is unincorporated, so the Douglas County Building Division handles building permits. The Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations lists Douglas County as running its own county-wide plumbing inspection program, so plumbing work is permitted and inspected locally rather than by the state. If the inspection leads to a water heater replacement or line repair, the plumber doing the work can explain what the county requires.

Local note

We could not verify the gas utility for Sedalia, and some homes may use propane. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if the home uses propane, once you are outside.