Repiping in Strasburg, CO

Which Strasburg homes might need it?

Strasburg is a small community on the I-70 corridor east of Denver that started with the railroad and is becoming a commuter town as new housing goes up. Census survey data shows a median build year of 2001, with about 25.1% of homes built before 1980. That older group, near Main Street and the original town, is where aging copper or galvanized pipe is most likely. In the newer homes, a leak usually points to one fitting or freeze damage rather than worn-out pipe, and a repair is the right first step.

Signs that point to a repipe in an older Strasburg house include leaks in several rooms, rust-tinted water at the first draw, weak flow throughout the house and visible corrosion at fittings.

What does the water district cover?

Strasburg Sanitation and Water District provides water and sewer from district groundwater wells, disinfected with chlorine. The district is responsible for the main and the line from the main to the meter, and the homeowner owns the line from the meter to the house. Meter pits are usually at the front of the home, with water lines in road easements and sewer lines in the alleys, which is handy to know when planning where new pipe will enter the house. The district keeps a service line material inventory, and customers can ask about their line at 303-622-4443. Rural parts of the 80136 ZIP outside the district were not verified.

Who issues the permit?

Strasburg is unincorporated and spans two counties. On the Adams County side, Adams County Community and Economic Development requires a building permit for plumbing work through its One Stop Permitting Center. Parts of Strasburg lie in Arapahoe County, whose permit office was not verified, so the plumber should confirm which county your address falls in before applying.

A plains-weather note

Out on the eastern plains, winter wind and hard freezes are tough on lines in exterior walls, garages and crawl spaces. If you are replacing older pipe, ask the plumber to route new lines through heated space where possible and to insulate the runs that cannot move.