Drinking Water Comparisons (Manitou and Colorado Springs)

Manitou gets its water from the Rocky Mountains from snow melts and natural springs on Pikes Peak. This reservoir is held up high on Pikes Peak and it has more than 720 acres of water. The reservoir also has about 30 acres of national forest. Another example of a water source is the Manitou Reservoir.

Colorado Springs gets its water from reservoirs such as the Rampart Reservoir and the Catamount Reservoir. The Rampart Reservoir is a 500 surface acre lake. It is located between the Air Force Academy and Woodland Park. The Catamount Reservoir is 210 surface area lake. It is located on the North-Slope of Pikes Peak. The Continental Divide is also a big water source for Colorado Springs. Colorado gets 75% of its water from the Continental Divide and 25% from other reservoirs and places.

The similarities between Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs water sources is that they both come from natural resources. It is also one of the purest water because it come from natural resources like snow melts.

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