Sewage Spill Hits Arkansas River | Colorado Springs News

A major sewage spill dumping 4.2 million gallons into the Arkansas River has triggered a sweeping water contact advisory across ten Colorado wildlife areas, including Melon Valley and Purgatoire River. E. coli levels are 24 times above safe limits, forcing bans on swimming, fishing, and pet access as contamination spreads downstream. Affected communities like Blende and La Junta are also under health advisories. Stay informed and avoid the water until officials say it’s safe. 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/eb347075b413227b