State updates fish advisories amid PFAS concerns in Southern Colorado waters

June 12, 2025

Read the full article by Piper Vaughn (Denver 7)

"As summer approaches and Southern Colorado anglers prepare to cast their lines, state health officials are urging caution, especially in popular local fishing spots.

New guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) includes updated fish consumption advisories tied to the presence of PFAS, or human-made chemicals often called “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment.

Signage has gone up warning residents of the elevated PFAS levels."

 

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSColorado

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses