Arapahoe County · Denver–Aurora–Centennial metro
Plumbing help in Aurora, CO
Frozen PipesNewer Homes
Aurora recycles part of its water supply through its Prairie Waters system, which recaptures South Platte River water. Most homes are post-1980, and Colorado's freeze-thaw winters and irrigation systems shape local plumbing.
- Median home built
- 1987
- Built before 1980
- 33%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Water hardness
- See below
- Winter
- Regular hard freezes
- Plumbing code
- IPC
The plumbing calls that come up most in Aurora
- Frozen Pipe Repair
Freeze-thaw swings catch exposed pipes and sprinkler lines.
- Backflow Testing
Irrigation backflow devices need winterizing and testing.
- Water Heater Replacement
Homes from the 1980s–2000s are on aging heaters.
Emergency plumbing in Aurora
Call (833) 878-1592Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Aurora homes, based on local conditions.
Frozen pipe risk in Aurora
Regular hard freezes · median home built 1987
Plumbing code and permits in Aurora
Plumbing in Aurora follows Colorado's statewide plumbing and fuel gas codes, based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code, and plumbers are licensed by the State Plumbing Board. [2]
Where Aurora's water comes from
Aurora's Prairie Waters system recaptures water from the South Platte River, which supplies about half of Aurora's surface water, as a cornerstone of the city's water supply plan. [1]
Polybutylene-era homes in Aurora
The median home in Aurora was built in 1987, and 33% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe.
- Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
- Copper supply (1950–2000)
- Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
- PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Plumbing services for Aurora homes
Aurora plumbing questions
What is Aurora's Prairie Waters system?
A system that recaptures South Platte River water, filtered through riverbank sediment and treated, to stretch Aurora's supply.
When should I winterize sprinklers in Aurora?
Before the first hard freeze. Blow out the lines and drain or protect the backflow device.
How do I check an Aurora plumber?
Verify the license with Colorado's State Plumbing Board online lookup.
Why do outdoor faucets split in Aurora?
Hoses left connected keep frost-free sillcocks from draining, so the tube freezes and splits.
Which plumbing code applies in Aurora?
Colorado's statewide plumbing and fuel gas codes, based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Aurora, Prairie Waters · checked 2026-10-01
- Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, State Plumbing Board · checked 2026-10-01