Plumber in Platteville, CO: Emergency, Drains & Water

Plumbing in Platteville homes: what to know

Homes are mostly older single-story houses, manufactured homes and rural properties, many on wells and septic outside town.

Rural properties rely on septic systems and wells. Backups, pressure-tank failures and frozen well lines are common calls.

Older homes in town may have galvanized supply lines and aging drains.

Hard, iron-rich well water scales water heaters and fixtures quickly. Flushing tanks yearly and adding treatment keeps equipment running longer.

The Town of Platteville within town limits; rural areas go through Weld County.

Stop using water, call a septic service to pump the tank if it's full, and a plumber to clear the house line if the tank isn't the problem.

Often, by a plumber or well contractor with the right equipment. Insulating the pressure tank area and pitless adapter helps prevent it.

Yearly. Check the air charge and watch for short cycling, where the pump turns on and off rapidly, which wears out the pump and switch.

Plumbers clear and repair the line from the house to the tank; septic contractors pump and repair the tank and drain field.