Based on data collected so far, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry do not anticipate adverse health effects from exposure to the metals detected in the river water from skin contact or incidental (unintentional) ingestion. Similarly, they do not anticipate adverse effects to livestock that may have been exposed to metals detected in river water samples from ingestion or skin contact. We continue to evaluate water quality at locations impacted by the release.
Although the pH levels in the Animas River between Cement Creek and Durango have returned to baseline levels, washing with soap and water after contact with untreated river water is always sound public health practice. This will minimize exposure to any metals and pathogens that may be present.
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