Local Area Emergency

WATER EMERGENCY NOTICE TOWN OF MANCOSFriday, November 6, 2026At approximately 12:20 p.m., the Town of Mancos water treatment facility was unable to keep up with demand. Recent flooding affected the quality of raw water entering the settling ponds. Town of Mancos Public Works is working to repair the system. The water entering homes and businesses is non-potable and should not be used for drinking or other purposes. It may only be used to flush toilets. This affects customers of the Town of Mancos. Mancos Rural Water customers and people using well water are not affected. Potable water distribution Potable water is available at Mancos Brewery, 484 Hwy 160 Frontage Road, Mancos, CO. The distribution center is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please limit refills to five gallons per person per day and conserve water as much as possible. Important precautions - Turn off household ice-making machines until further notice. - Public restrooms within Town of Mancos limits are recommended to provide hand sanitizer. Hand-washing followed by sanitizer is encouraged. - Restaurants within Town of Mancos limits with operational questions should contact the Montezuma County Health Department. For updates, check www.mancoscolorado.com and the Town of Mancos Facebook page.