City of Manitou Springs
Coverage of City of Manitou Springs in the Nexus archive.
- Manitou Springs asked to conserve water as tank refills
The City of Manitou Springs is asking residents to reduce water usage temporarily as it refills the 2-million-gallon Mesa water storage tank. A press release was issued on August 3 to announce the refill process.
- City of Manitou Springs asking community to conserve water through Wednesday
The City of Manitou Springs is urging residents and businesses to conserve water until Wednesday to support the refill of the Mesa water storage tank, which increases demand on the treatment system. Community cooperation is emphasized to ensure system stability and a timely refill under Stage I water restrictions afterward.
- City of Manitou Springs announces 'soft opening' of Hiawatha Parking Lot
The City of Manitou Springs has announced a 'soft opening' of the Hiawatha Parking Lot on July 2, allowing access to the east portion with 83 parking spots while crews complete remaining work. The full opening is expected later this month, with additional parking available on the north side of El Paso Boulevard. Visitors are urged to follow signs and be mindful of ongoing construction.
- Manitou Springs implements emergency water restriction
Manitou Springs has implemented emergency citywide water restrictions due to multiple water main breaks near Manitou Avenue and El Monte Place. City crews from the Water and Sewer Division are assessing the situation and responding to the issue.
- City of Manitou Springs issues emergency water restrictions
The City of Manitou Springs has issued emergency water restrictions due to multiple water main failures, causing water service shutdowns and low pressure in areas like the Ruxton corridor. City crews are assessing damage and working to stabilize the water storage system, with repairs expected within 24 hours. Residents are urged to limit water use to emergencies, and temporary outages or discolored water may occur during restoration.
- City working on water main break on Manitou Ave.
The City of Manitou Springs is assessing a water main break at El Monte Place and Manitou Avenue. Repairs are estimated to be completed by 3:30 p.m. on Friday.