How Colorado Springs Conditions Affect Water Lines

Water lines in Colorado Springs face a specific set of challenges that homeowners in less demanding environments do not deal with. The hard water that Colorado Springs is known for can be aggressive toward certain pipe materials, particularly copper, accelerating corrosion over time. The clay soils throughout much of the Colorado Springs area shift with moisture changes and the freeze-thaw cycles of a Front Range winter, creating ground movement that stresses buried pipe joints. And older Colorado Springs homes may have original galvanized steel or lead service lines that have long passed their useful life.

Signs of a Water Line Problem in Colorado Springs

Many water line leaks in Colorado Springs are not immediately obvious because the pipe is buried underground. The signs that something is wrong show up indirectly – a water bill that has increased significantly without explanation, reduced water pressure throughout the home, or wet and unusually green patches in the yard above where the water line runs. In some cases, you can hear the sound of running water even when all fixtures in the home are off. Any of these is worth investigating with WireNut before the situation gets worse.

Repair vs Replacement for Colorado Springs Water Lines

A water line with a single isolated failure point – a pinhole leak, a joint that has separated, or a section of pipe that has been damaged – can often be repaired with a targeted excavation and section replacement. But a water line that is significantly corroded throughout, undersized for the home’s current demand, made of galvanized steel or lead, or has had multiple failures is usually a better candidate for full replacement. WireNut’s plumbers assess your Colorado Springs water line honestly and recommend the approach that makes the most long-term sense for your home.

• Water line leak repair. Locating and repairing leaks in the main water service line between the street and the Colorado Springs home, including targeted excavation to access the failed section.
• Full water line replacement. Replacing the complete main water service line for Colorado Springs homes where the existing line is too corroded, undersized, or made of outdated materials to repair effectively.
• Galvanized and lead line replacement. Replacing original galvanized steel or lead service lines in older Colorado Springs homes with modern copper or PEX pipe that is appropriate for our water conditions.
• Water line upsizing. Replacing an undersized water service line with a larger pipe to improve water pressure and flow throughout a Colorado Springs home that has been expanded or has high water demand.
• Trenchless water line replacement. In some Colorado Springs situations, WireNut can replace a water line using trenchless methods that minimize excavation and yard disruption.
• Water line leak detection. Using professional listening equipment to locate leaks in buried water lines without excavating to look for the problem. See our dedicated leak detection page for more detail.

Here is a look at the water line work our licensed plumbers handle for Colorado Springs homeowners.

Water Pressure Problems in Colorado Springs Homes

Low water pressure throughout a Colorado Springs home can have several causes – a failing pressure reducing valve, a water line that is undersized or corroded, a significant leak in the supply line, or a problem with the city’s supply pressure at the meter. WireNut’s plumbers diagnose water pressure problems systematically, starting with the most likely causes and working through the system until the actual problem is identified. A water line replacement is sometimes the answer, but it is not always the first place to look.