Backflow Testing in Strasburg, CO

Who runs backflow in Strasburg?

Strasburg Sanitation and Water District, the special district that provides water and sewer in Strasburg from its office at 56829 Colorado Avenue (303-622-4443). It supplies groundwater from district wells, disinfected with chlorine. The district runs the cross-connection control program and collects annual backflow certifications from every customer with a backflow assembly. If you have one, expect to provide a passing test result each year.

Rural parts of ZIP 80136 outside the district weren't verified and may not be on district water at all.

Where is my backflow device likely to be?

The district's layout helps. Water lines run in road easements, with meter pits usually at the front of the home, while sewer lines run in the alleys. A backflow assembly on a home's irrigation is typically downstream of the meter, near where the sprinkler line leaves the house. Businesses along the I-70 and Colfax corridors usually have assemblies inside, near the service entrance. Knowing where the device sits helps the tester work quickly.

When you call, mention that the result goes to Strasburg Sanitation and Water District and ask whether the tester will send it or hand you the paperwork to submit. Keep a copy either way, since the district collects certifications every year and a record of past results helps if questions come up.

What if my assembly fails?

It needs repair or replacement and a passing retest before the certification goes to the district. Most failures come from worn rubber checks, weak springs or debris in a relief valve, which a rebuild kit fixes. A body cracked by a freeze has to be replaced. Strasburg is a growing commuter town with a median build year of 2001, so many devices are relatively new, but even new ones fail if they freeze full of water.

Local note

Permits in the Adams County part of Strasburg go through Adams County's One Stop Permitting Center (720.523.6800); part of Strasburg is in Arapahoe County, whose permit office wasn't verified. Before winter, drain outdoor devices. The open plains along I-70 get hard freezes and steady wind.