Overview
- The outage, which began Thursday, followed excavation to replace a 50–100-year-old transmission main that shifted when surrounding soil was removed and the pipe lost its support.
- City leaders say crews are working around the clock and expect to restore some service within 24–48 hours, with 72 hours as the outer limit.
- Residents have been told not to use any tap water at all, including showering, laundry, dishwashing, toilet flushing when possible, outdoor use, and drinking.
- Potable water is available at the Victor Fire House from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., non-potable water is available in Goldfield, and showers are open at the Aspen Mine Center and the Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation building.
- Officials report multiple failures across the system, have yet to pinpoint the exact break, and are bringing in backup water to refill storage tanks so the system can recover, with pressure changes likely for about a week after service returns.