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Our customers are fortunate to have one of the fi nest sources of water in the nation, the Rocky Mountains. Nearly 75 percent of our water comes directly from snowmelt near the Continental Divide, making our customers primarily first-time users of the water.

Being first-time users means that the water has not been previously treated, consumed and recycled for use; therefore, it is free of many chemicals and pollutants.

Water service statistics

  • Number of customers: 132,637
  • Annual water use: 28 billion gallons
  • Annual water quality report
  • Service availability:
    • 2009 System Average Interruption Duration Index: 10.51 minutes
  • Miles of pipe: 2,011 miles
  • Number of storage reservoirs: 25
  • Number of treatment facilities: 7

Average prices

Price class
Average monthly use
Average bill
Non-Residential Inside City Limits (5/8 inch to 1½ inch meters)33 ccf$161
Non-Residential Inside City Limits (2 inch meters and larger)498 ccf$1,633

How does Colorado Springs Utilities deliver water to your business?


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