No Evidence to Support Claims of Improper Asbestos Disposal at Foothills Treatment Plant

April 01, 2010 - On March 17, Fox 31 News reported that some former Denver Water employees were told to bury cement-asbestos pipe years ago at the Foothills Water Treatment Plant. The Colorado Department of Public Health, in conjunction with multiple agencies, inspected the property on March 30 and found no evidence of improper asbestos burial at the facility.

Read the Colorado Department of Public Health’s full news release
Factsheet from Colorado Department of Public Health
Denver Water’s response to Fox 31 news story

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Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.3 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Established in 1918, the utility is a public agency funded by water rates, new tap fees and the sale of hydropower, not taxes. It is Colorado's oldest and largest water utility.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, CONTACT:
Stacy Chesney
303-628-6700
stacy.chesney@denverwater.org

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