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Colorado drought
Coverage of Colorado drought in the Nexus archive.
- How Colorado's drought is impacting water quality in Denver
Colorado's drought is causing higher water temperatures and reduced water levels in Denver, leading to elevated E. coli and blue-green algae levels. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) warns of public health risks, including harmful algae blooms and contaminated water activities, and is implementing increased testing and real-time monitoring systems.