Tag: e. coli
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CPW expands water contact advisory as Pueblo sewage spill continues downstream
A 4.2 million gallon raw sewage spill into the Arkansas River in Pueblo a week ago prompted state officials to expand a water contact advisory on Wednesday, according to a news release by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. E. coli levels have continued to test significantly above safe levels downstream after the spill on Aug. 26…
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E. coli in Arkansas River up to 24 times above safe levels after Pueblo sewage spill
E. coli in the Arkansas River tested well above safe levels after a 4.2 million-gallon untreated sewage spill in Pueblo, tests by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Thursday and Friday showed. Samples collected several miles downstream of the Pueblo Wastewater Facility recorded over 2,400 colony-forming units (CFU) per 100 mL, above…
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South Suburban Reservoir access closed after increased pathogens, 1,000 dog toys removed
Colorado Springs Utilities announced that the South Suburban Reservoir, which is closed for construction, will not reopen for public recreation after repairs are completed, according to a news release by the company on Tuesday. The decision was made to permanently close recreational access to the area in the Stratton Open Space for “ongoing water and…
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McDonald’s in Colorado linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
CDC says an older adult in Colorado died from infection