Uranium at Chimney Hollow Dam Poses No Risk to Longmont’s Water, City Says

Uranium at Chimney Hollow dam poses no risk to Longmont’s water, city says

In response to an announcement by the Northern Water Conservancy District on Thursday morning that mineralized uranium was found during routine water quality sampling at the future site of Chimney Hollow Reservoir, the city of Longmont city released a statement late Thursday emphasizing that there is no risk to residents. The statement also notes that uranium-laden minerals are naturally found in Colorado’s sedimentary rock layers. “Northern Wat…

Northern Water discovers uranium at nearly complete Chimney Hollow Reservoir site in Larimer County

State health department says no concerns about drinking water safety at this time because no water is being delivered.