Arkansas River flowing slowly, laden with algae in Pueblo, Colorado
9/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Pueblo County, CO
Pueblo, CO
Start Date: 9/14/2018
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The Arkansas River was barely flowing along the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo, leaving the water a murky green and laden with algae. The river was so low that it was not reaching a water intake, stated Lynn Clark, executive director of the HARP Authority.
To improve water quality and aesthetics, a company was hired to add chemicals to the water to treat the algae and other plant growth. A water aeration system will also be used at Lake Elizabeth to add more oxygen to the water.
Pueblo Chieftain (Colo.), Sept. 14, 2018
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