Water Restrictions: Colorado Springs vs Manitou Springs
How do water restrictions rules compare between Colorado Springs, CO and Manitou Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs has fewer restrictions than Manitou Springs.
Colorado Springs, CO
El Paso County
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Water-Wise rules (effective December 2019) permanently limit outdoor irrigation to 3 days per week, with no overhead watering between 10 AM and 6 PM from May 1–October 15. Violations carry $100 fines.
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El Paso County
Manitou Springs operates its own municipal water system sourced from French Creek (Pikes Peak watershed). Permanent Water Wise rules limit outdoor watering to 3 days/week and prohibit overhead watering 10 AM–6 PM in irrigation season. Stage 1 restrictions add even/odd day schedules and 5–8 AM / 7–10 PM windows.
View full Manitou Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Colorado Springs | Manitou Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Watering Days | Up to 3 per week (customer-chosen) | - |
| Prohibited Hours | 10 AM–6 PM, May 1–Oct 15 (overhead only) | - |
| No Runoff | Prohibited onto streets/sidewalks | - |
| Sprinkler Repair | Required within 10 days of discovering break | - |
| Violation Fine | $100 | Minimum $100 |
| Code Section | City Code §12.4.1304; CSU Water-Wise Rules | Title 13.28.030 |
| Drip/Hand Watering | Allowed any time | - |
| Permanent Watering Days | - | Max 3 days/week |
| Restricted Hours (May-Oct) | - | No overhead watering 10 AM–6 PM |
| Stage 1 Hours | - | 5–8 AM or 7–10 PM only |
| Stage 1 Max Duration | - | 2 hours/day, 20 min/zone |
| Water Source | - | French Creek (Pikes Peak watershed — sensitive supply) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Colorado Springs FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Water-Wise rules (effective December 2019) permanently limit outdoor irrigation to 3 days per week, with no overhead watering between 10 AM and 6 PM from May 1–October 15. Violations carry $100 fines.
Are there drought watering rules in Colorado Springs?
Watering Days: Up to 3 per week (customer-chosen). Prohibited Hours: 10 AM–6 PM, May 1–Oct 15 (overhead only). No Runoff: Prohibited onto streets/sidewalks. Sprinkler Repair: Required within 10 days of discovering break.
Manitou Springs FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Manitou Springs?
Manitou Springs operates its own municipal water system sourced from French Creek (Pikes Peak watershed). Permanent Water Wise rules limit outdoor watering to 3 days/week and prohibit overhead watering 10 AM–6 PM in irrigation season. Stage 1 restrictions add even/odd day schedules and 5–8 AM /...
Are there drought watering rules in Manitou Springs?
Permanent Watering Days: Max 3 days/week. Restricted Hours (May-Oct): No overhead watering 10 AM–6 PM. Stage 1 Hours: 5–8 AM or 7–10 PM only. Stage 1 Max Duration: 2 hours/day, 20 min/zone.
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