14-05-2025
Manitou Springs: Water improving, restrictions continue
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The City of Manitou Springs reported on Wednesday, May 14, that progress is being made on the critical potable water supply, but the city asks the community to maintain all conservation efforts through the end of the week.
According to the city, the water treatment plant was able to run consistently for about 12 hours on Tuesday, May 13, which was an improvement over the past few days, when it was only able to run for 8 hours per day, due to the turbidity in the raw water supply.
The reduced runoff has improved turbidity levels, and the water quality is stabilizing. However, storage tanks remain at around 50% capacity. The city stated that 'every gallon of conservation still counts. Continued, full participation from residents and businesses is essential to sustaining this positive trend.'
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The City of Manitou Springs reported that the plant successfully treated around 320,000 gallons of water on May 13, but that amount was used throughout the day.
The city thanks the community for taking the restrictions seriously, noting that a year ago on the same day, the city had used 553,000 gallons of water on a similarly warm day. The difference of 230,000 gallons less has made the progress with the water treatment possible.
'The City is deeply grateful for the cooperation and conservation efforts of the Manitou Springs community,' said the City of Manitou Springs. 'Residents, businesses, and partners have responded with care and urgency, and it is because of these collective actions that progress is being made. The City encourages everyone to stay the course, remain mindful of usage, and continue to support one another.'
The City of Manitou Springs is asking all residents and businesses to continue to limit non-essential water use, including sprinklers and vehicle washing. Water should continue to only be used for drinking and sanitation purposes, such as washing for health and safety, and brief, infrequent showers.
Community members and businesses are encouraged to update their information on the City's CivicReady alert system, which is used to send emergency and local alerts. To enroll, click here.
For urgent concerns, please contact:
Public Works Emergency Line: (719) 685-2557
Urgent Water or Sewer Issues: (719) 492-1970
Other Urgent Public Works Needs: (719) 492-0058
General Inquiries: (719) 685-2573
Manitou Springs is still collaborating closely with Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) to identify alternate water sources and interim solutions until repairs are completed on a Springs Utilities-managed pipeline that can deliver Manitou Springs-owned water to the city during times of short supply. The Springs Utilities Water Treatment Team has been providing advanced water analysis and technical support to help Manitou Springs navigate this emergency.
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