Day 4 without running water in Colorado City, officials unsure of when issue will be resolved Day 4 without running water in Colorado City, officials unsure of when issue will be resolved COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- On the fourth day without running water, Colorado City residents received a mobile public safety alert warning of an imminent threat from a shortage of water. Tuesday, while repairs were being made at the water treatment facility in Colorado City, a powerline was accidentally cut, resulting in internet problems. Since then, access to water has been limited to Colorado City residents. For some, there's no access at all.