Water restrictions in Manitou Springs, CO — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
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.
Manitou Springs Utilities administers water conservation under Title 13.28.030 of the municipal code. Permanent Water Wise rules apply year-round: water up to 3 days/week; May 1–Oct. 15 overhead watering only before 10 AM or after 6 PM; no runoff; repair leaks within 10 days; use shut-off nozzle for hose use; drip irrigation anytime. Under Stage 1 restrictions: even-numbered properties water Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday; odd-numbered Wednesday/Friday/Sunday; hours limited to 5–8 AM or 7–10 PM; maximum 2 hours/day, 20 minutes/zone. In May 2025, Manitou Springs declared an emergency water restriction due to high turbidity from Pikes Peak snowmelt (restrictions later lifted May 16, 2025). Violations carry a minimum $100 fine.
Minimum $100 fine per violation under Title 13.28.030.
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