Tag: water safety
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Algae bloom blamed for taste, odor issues in Woodmoor water
Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District officials are attributing unusual tastes and odors in tap water to a seasonal algae bloom in Lake Woodmoor. Residents and businesses served by the district have raised concerns in recent weeks about an earthy, musty and sometimes “swampy” taste and odor coming from their taps, prompting district officials to reassure…
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Colorado officials urge stronger water safety after 8 drownings and multiple Front Range rescues
At least eight people have drowned in Front Range waters since mid-March, including two at Eleven Mile Reservoir, three at Cherry Creek Reservoir, one at Rockbridge Lake and two at Lake Pueblo State Park. In the wake of these deaths, law enforcement and rescue crews are urging swimmers to follow water safety measures and take…
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Drowning victim recovered from Eleven Mile Reservoir
An adult male drowned Friday at Eleven Mile Reservoir. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Hartsel Fire Protection District, South Park Ambulance District and Park County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:40 p.m. Friday to a water rescue involving two men who had fallen off a shared paddleboard, CPW said in a Saturday news release. One of the…
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Colorado Springs kids participate in ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’
Annual event promotes water safety ahead of busy July 4 weekend