Manitou Springs Orders Emergency Water Restrictions After Two Main Breaks

Crews are repairing broken mains as the city enforces conservation to preserve limited stored water for an estimated 24-hour repair period.

Overview

Two water main breaks near Manitou Avenue and El Monte Place triggered the response, with the city first notifying the public on Sunday.
Water and Sewer Division crews are on site assessing damage and making repairs while some neighborhoods, including the Ruxton corridor, remain shut off.
The city has directed residents and businesses to limit water use to emergencies to protect remaining stored supply during the repair work.
Officials estimate repairs will take about 24 hours and warn of temporary, intermittent outages and possible discolored water after service is restored.
Residents should run cold water from the lowest faucet until it clears, watch city channels for status updates, and be prepared to follow boil-water guidance if testing later shows contamination.