🌱 Elevated PFAS Levels For Some Residents + One-Way Street Concerns

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Colorado Springs Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 90 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. A recent study found elevated levels of PFAS in the blood of residents living in the Security-Widefield area of Colorado Springs. The study was launched by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2019. PFAS are considered forever chemicals since they do not break down naturally in the environment. The elevated levels are reportedly due to untreated water. (Colorado Public Radio)
2. Colorado Springs is considering a plan to make Platte Avenue and Boulder a one-way street. Residents of the Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood do not like the plan due to speeding, hospital access, and safety concerns. The final proposal will likely be presented to the City Council by the end of this year. (Colorado Public Radio)
3. An ongoing drought is creating brown spots at many Colorado Springs parks. The biggest example is at America the Beautiful Park where the lawn is riddled with dead spots. The city currently spends about $1.3 million each year watering various locations. (KRDO)

Today in Colorado Springs:

• Care & Share Mobile Market At Sand Creek Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Zoom Chat At Rockrimmon Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado State University has officially kicked off its Lagoon Summer Concert Series. The next show will be on Jun. 22 with Nothing But Nineties. (Colorado State University via Instagram)
• Colorado Springs Police Department is reminding the community that repetition equals routine. The 9PM Routine is meant to build a routine for locking doors, turning on external lights, and activating security systems. Build your routine tonight! (Colorado Springs Police Department via Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Fire Department is sharing the information from its recent meeting on wildfires. Click to view the video or head to COSWildfireReady.org to learn more. (Colorado Springs Fire Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.