CPW Issuing Water Contact Advisory for Reservoir Downstream of the Arkansas River After Sewage Released in Pueblo

CPW issuing water contact advisory for reservoir downstream of the Arkansas River after sewage released in Pueblo

HASTY, Colo. (KRDO) - On Monday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says more than four million gallons of sewage will reach a reservoir in Bent County. PREVIOUS

Colorado State Officials Working with Produce Growers on the Arkansas River to Mitigate Potential Sewage Spill Impacts - by Jan Wondra

As if there hasn’t been enough produce contamination in the national news lately, now there’s a potential sewage spill for the Lower Arkansas River. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Department Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are working with the City of Pueblo, Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment as well […] The post Colorado State Officials Working with Produce Growers on the Arkansas River to M…

‘Extremely high’ bacteria levels in Arkansas River after raw sewage spill, Colorado public health officials say

The Arkansas River has dangerously high levels of bacteria after 4.25 millions of raw sewage spilled into the Eastern Plains waterway this week, state officials said.

4.25 Million Gallons of Sewage Foul Arkansas River, Threaten Rocky Ford Melons

A 4.25-million-gallon sewage spill near Pueblo has left the Arkansas River with “extremely high” bacteria levels, prompting a multi-county health advisory.