Animas River spill | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

This page provides updates, recommendations, water quality sampling information and resources about public health issues related to the Gold King mine release into Cement Creek and the Animas River in southwest Colorado.

Archived updates (08-05-15 thru present).
Frequently asked questions.
Reports, data and maps.

Resources

EPA: Gold King mine release information.
La Plata County emergency information.
San Juan Basin Health Department.
New Mexico Environment Department.
Water Quality Interpretation Tool.
- For private well owners wanting to evaluate drinking, livestock and irrigation water quality test results. Developed by Colorado State University.
U.S. Geological Survey: water quality data from the gold king mine spill.