Grand Junction, CO Water Use Rules: Leak Reporting Duty (2026)

Grand Junction Municipal Code § 13.08.320 puts the service pipe squarely on the customer's side of the line: the owner, lessee or agent must maintain the pipe running from the curb stop (if the meter sits at the curb) or from the meter itself (if the meter is between the property line and the curb), keep it in good repair, protect it from freezing, and is responsible for all damages resulting from leaks or breaks in that pipe. Section 13.08.330 sets the reporting and remedy path: once a service pipe becomes defective and leaks, the customer must report it to the City Utilities Department, which inspects the pipe.

If the Utilities Department finds the pipe worn out, it orders it replaced with new pipe; if the pipe is in generally good condition, the department may instead let a licensed plumber repair the leak. Separately, § 13.08.320 lets the Utilities Department replace lead or galvanized service lines from the meter to the building at its own expense when needed to protect service, public health or water quality, with the replaced line becoming the property owner's property. Under § 13.08.380, if a City employee discovers a defect in a private pipe between the meter pit and the structure, written notice is left at the premises, and if repairs are not made within 24 hours, the water is shut off and stays off until repairs are made and a fee set by City Council resolution is paid to cover turning the water off and on.