Massive Sewage Spill Hits Arkansas River | Colorado Springs News

A massive 4.2 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado, sending E. coli levels skyrocketing to over 2,400 CFU per 100ml—way above the safe 100 CFU limit. The leak originated from an aging concrete patch on a stormwater pipe that finally gave way under pressure. Health officials are warning against all recreational water activities, including swimming, fishing, and tubing, along Fountain Creek’s confluence with the river, and downstream to Rocky Ford and La Junta. Symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps are possible—especially for vulnerable groups—and anyone exposed should wash thoroughly, change clothes, and seek medical care if needed. Thankfully, drinking water remains unaffected, but the state has launched a real-time update page to keep residents informed. 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/87b9f0523d7af446