COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The ongoing improvements project on the north end of 8th Street has presented its share of challenges for drivers, pedestrians, business owners, and city officials.
But the latest challenge is an issue separate from that project.
Because of repair work next week by Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) to fix a broken water valve, water service to 26 businesses must be shut off for three days.
Therefore, CSU has started a “hoseover” operation that will provide water to affected businesses from individual hoses to fire hydrants.
“We don’t really love running unknown water into the machines, because the sediment really messes up the espresso machine,” said Liana Horrace, a manager at Corto Coffee Roasters. “But having some water is better than nothing at all. I don’t think we’ll be affected because we use a different water line — at least I hope that’s the case.”
The operation started on Wednesday and continues on Thursday, with a crew of 14 connecting hoses and, in some cases, carrying them over hills and across fence lines.
Water from the hydrants will connect to CSU service lines that provide water to the affected businesses…