# Who pays a Denver water bill after a leak? | Who Pays the Repair?

> A repaired leak may qualify for a Denver Water bill adjustment covering up to three consecutive monthly bills if you apply within 12 months.

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In Denver, owners are responsible for service lines, but a repaired leak may qualify for an adjustment covering up to three consecutive bills if you apply within 12 months.

**Boundary:** Denver Water is responsible for repairing leaks on its water meters and water mains, and property owners are responsible for service lines. A repaired leak may qualify for a bill adjustment, with up to three consecutive monthly bills covered by one adjustment and applications due within 12 months of repair.

**Exceptions:** Because of drought, Denver Water has prohibited lawn watering and all spray irrigation beginning Oct. 1, until further action by the Denver Board of Water Commissioners; a leak caused by outdoor water use during this time does not get a leak adjustment.

## Sources
- [Leak Adjustment Request Form](https://www.denverwater.org/residential/services-and-information/troubleshooting-and-repairs/leaks/adjustment-request) — "Denver Water will compare the property’s consumption during the leak to the three-year consumption average within the same portion of the calendar year. A maximum of three consecutive monthly bills may be covered by a single adjustment. Applications must be submitted within 12 months of repair." (accessed 2026-10-22)
- [Leak Adjustment Request Form](https://www.denverwater.org/residential/services-and-information/troubleshooting-and-repairs/leaks/adjustment-request) — "Given the ongoing drought conditions, Denver Water has prohibited lawn watering and all spray irrigation beginning Oct. 1, until further action by the Denver Board of Water Commissioners. If a leak happens because of outdoor water use during this time, you will not receive a leak adjustment on your bill." (accessed 2026-10-22)
- [Leaks](https://www.denverwater.org/residential/services-and-information/troubleshooting-and-repairs/leaks) — "Denver Water is responsible for repairing leaks on its water meters and water mains. Property owners are responsible for service lines, which run from the main all the way into a home." (accessed 2026-10-22)

_Last verified 2026-10-22. Source: Who Pays the Repair? — https://whopaystherepair.com/rules/denver-co-water-bill-leak-adjustment/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._