Contaminated Colo. Water System Flushed

ALAMOSA, Colo. -- Crews started pumping chlorine through this southern Colorado city's water system Tuesday to rid it of salmonella bacteria that has sickened nearly 250 people. Residents will not be able to drink the water until the last of the disinfecting chemical washes out of the water system, possibly a couple of weeks, officials said. Bathing with it may be allowed within a couple of days. In the meantime, water distribution centers were set up throughout town and Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Rogers said there were plans to bring in temporary showers if necessary. Read more...

Posted by Editor at March 26, 2008 05:32 AM