UPDATE: Manitou Springs lifts emergency water restrictions
Michael Logerwell
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Manitou Springs is lifting emergency water restrictions.
Just after 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, city officials announced that one of the two water main breaks had been mended, adding that the water supply is stable.
Repair crews are still working on the second water main break at Manitou Avenue and Tyler Street.
Despite the lifting of emergency water restrictions, the City of Manitou Springs is still asking people to conserve water until all the water main repairs are finalized.
Original Report: Manitou Springs City Officials are urging businesses and residents to use as little water as possible on Sunday.
The reason is not drought conditions, but two water main breaks.
The city says the breaks are near Manitou Ave. and El Monte Pl.
Several areas of the city, including the Ruxton corridor, have had their water shut off altogether while crews work to mend the break.
The breaks were first announced by the city at 11:48 A.M. and less than an hour later, the city reported that the City’s water storage system is showing early signs of stabilization.
At this time, the city says they estimate the breaks will be fixed in 24 hours. In that time frame, the city warns residents that they could experience temporary, intermittent water outages.
After water is restored, you might see some water discoloration. If that happens, city officials suggest residents run cold water from the bathtub or the lowest faucet in your home until the water runs clear.