Alamosa Colorado Salmonella Outbreak Update - Some Residents May Take Brief Showers
March 31st, 2008 amy
After days of chlorine being pumped through the salmonella-contaminated Alamosa Colorado water supply, some residents are finally being allowed to take brief showers. Thus far, 315 people have become ill, with 85 confirmed cases, and 12 people hospitalized. The source of the contamination is still unknown.
Meanwhile, schools have been closed, restaurants shut down, and residents unable to use tap water for washing or cooking. Most businesses have remained open. 8,000 gallons of bottled water has been handed out daily.
