Walsenburg Water Service Partially Restored After Main Break as Boil Advisory Continues

Overview

• Service has resumed at less than optimal pressure, with officials reporting partial restoration on Saturday morning.
• A citywide boil advisory remains until further notice, and residents are instructed to boil water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.
• The city issued a Disaster Declaration to access outside resources and is coordinating with Huerfano County and the state health department.
• Crews are still working to locate the break, there is no timeline for full restoration, and the water system will be flushed before the advisory is lifted.
• Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School and Peakview Schools are scheduled to close March 16–17 due to the water system disruption.