Manitou Springs residents and businesses are under temporary water restriction effective Sunday due to elevated turbidity, meaning the water is unusually cloudy or opaque, according to a news release.

All outdoor watering is prohibited, and residents and businesses are advised to restrict their indoor water usage to essential activities, the release stated. Non-essential activities, including laundry and dishwashing, should be postponed as much as possible to save drinking water for the next three to four days.

An update on the city’s water status will be provided by noon on Monday, officials said.

“The City emphasizes that cooperation from all residents and businesses is essential to help manage current water quality concerns,” the release stated.

The restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Any water-related concerns are to be reported to the following contacts:

• Public Works emergency line: 719-685-2557

• Urgent Public Works issues: 719-492-0058

• Water sewer emergencies: 719-492-1970

• General inquiries: 719-685-2573

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