Arkansas River Sewage Spill Advisory | Colorado Springs News

A major sewage spill from Pueblo’s wastewater plant dumped untreated waste into the Arkansas River, triggering a wide-area health advisory downstream to John Martin Reservoir. E. coli levels spiked dangerously high, prompting officials to warn against all contact with the river — no swimming, wading, fishing, or letting kids/pets near it. While public water systems are protected and unaffected, private well users should contact the Water Quality Control Division. Farmers should consult the Colorado Department of Agriculture. If you accidentally get in the water, wash thoroughly; if you feel sick, see a doctor. Stay tuned for updates as testing continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5d6d1924be9d89f