Water pollution

Thousands of mines with toxic water under the West

Though the spill into the Animas River in Southwest Colorado is unusual for its size, it’s only the latest instance…

Bennet, Gardner tell EPA to set an example for Animas River cleanup

Colorado senators visit Durango to assess damage

Durango kayaker reacts to Animas River photo that went viral

boating trio said they were caught unaware

Mine pollution changed river chemistry

pH levels show water is as acidic as coffee

Water conservation paying off

maintaining regular water service for residents

EPA’s slow response over Animas River mine spill raises ire of local, state politicians

Roberts: ‘What we see before us is horrifying’

Local businesses starting to feel the pinch from a soiled Animas River

Zalneraitis Local rafting companies say losses are in the thousands of dollars daily. While Mild to Wild is offering other…

A contaminated view

City asked to remove fluoride from water

Utilities Commission will weigh issue

Sportsmen support federal water rule

Critics say poll asked misleading questions

Western ranchers sue feds over water rule

Lawsuit says regulation sets no limits on reach of Clean Water Act

High court sets back mercury rules

Heavy-metal readings high in Southwest Colorado fisheries

EPA to plug Silverton mine soon

Groundwater monitoring on the Animas planned

‘Who pooped in the river?’

shows humans did, but for reasons unknown

County water in decline

Infrastructure needed in region

City evaluates three wastewater plant options

Utilities Director Steve Salka explains problems with wastewater plant in 2012. The city is now facing an estimated $55 million…

Oil, gas wastewater may be sent to Neb.

Colorado company makes proposal

Is Silverton ready for a cleanup?

mines continue to leach pollutants, some residents reconsider Superfund

Healthy Animas, healthy animals

Quality of water, vegetation focus of $159K project

So when you flush, where does it all go?

The city of Durango Utilities Department will offer Wastewater Treatment Plant open houses at 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday and Friday…

Durango wastewater-plant repair deadline extends

gets six more years to meet new rules

Top attorney opposes water rule

Suthers: Regulatory change would harm farmers, small businesses

EPA to plug polluted mine in Silverton

and Bonita construction planned for summer 2015

Environmental group scores lawmakers

Sen. Ellen Roberts ranks high for GOP