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Public Services
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Water and Sewer Departments

Sewer Maintenance.  Residents of Manitou Springs are connected to the City of Manitou Springs’ sewer system.  Public Services’ Sewer Division maintains the City’s sewer mains.  Residents and business owners are responsible for maintenance of their private sewer service lines from the sewer main to the building structure. 

Water Maintenance.  Residents of Manitou Springs are connected to the City of Manitou Springs’ water system.  Public Services’ Water Division maintains the City’s water mains.  Residents and business owners are responsible for maintenance of their private water service line from the water main to the building structure.

Water & Sewer upgrades. In mid-2009, Manitou springs received federal funding through the ARRA and other sources to upgrade over 4 1/2 miles of waterline piping and 3 1/3 miles of wastewater piping. This is the largest utility upgrade in the history of Manitou. The project began in September of ’09 and scheduled to be completed in April of 2011. More details of the project can be found at the project website; http://www.manitouspringspipeline.com

Flood Damage Information.  Storm damage flooding from intense thunderstorms or snowmelt conditions can occur at any time of the year, particularly in the spring.  If you have experienced flood damage to your property, the following measures are suggested, which should not be considered inclusive:

  • Contact your insurance agent to verify insurance coverage of the damages incurred.  Unless there are special circumstances, flooding from external sources is not covered on most homeowner policies.
  • Check for structural damage prior to entering a building.  Upon entering a building, do not use an open flame.  Verify the gas and electric utility lines are shut off.  Do not enter flooded areas unless all gas and electric lines have been disconnected.
  • Cover broken windows or holes in the roof to prevent further damage. 
  • Commence immediate cleanup to reduce health hazards.
  • Use only purified or bottled water.
  • Wood furniture should be air-dried and kept out of direct sunlight.
  • Remove debris before it has a chance to dry.
  • Flooded basements should be drained and cleaned after floodwaters have subsided.  Pumping out basements should be done at moderate rates to avoid wall failures.

Business Hours, After Hours and Emergency Information.  For information about the City’s sewer and water mains, to report a leak or blockage, or for other questions about general maintenance, please call 685-2573 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

For emergencies after hours, holidays and weekends, please call Manitou Springs Police Dispatch at 685-5407.