Where does Colorado Springs get its drinking water?

Colorado Springs gets its water mainly from surface water, ground water, and purchased water. 75% of our water comes from many mountain streams (surface water). It is then stored in reservoirs. The resevoirs in this area consist of the Homestake, Fryingpan-Arkansas, Twin Lakes, and Blue River systems. Most of this water is transferred through pipelines that help to protect it from contamination. The water is then stored at Rampart Reservoir and at the Catamount reservoirs on Pikes Peak. We also use local ground water sources, such as wells.