Colo. Water System Disinfected

Crews in Alamosa, Colo., began flushing out the city’s water system with chlorine March 25, the Associated Press (AP) said. The purpose was to kill salmonella bacteria. Nearly 250 people have become ill from salmonella in the last couple of weeks. The bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach pain. Officials are not sure of the cause. They have ruled out contamination with wastewater. They also say the water was not tainted on purpose. People shouldn’t drink city water until the chlorine washes away, AP reported. This may take a few weeks. Bathing may be allowed in a few days.