Press Release

Denver (December 23, 2024) — On December 20, as part of the ongoing investigation into quality assurance processes within the State Laboratory’s water testing program, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment identified that a second chemist had manipulated quality control data, contributing to the lapses in method 200.7, which tests for certain metals in water. The Laboratory Director promptly placed the chemist on administrative leave. As a precautionary measure, CDPHE has temporarily suspended water testing in the chemistry program at the State Laboratory.

Denver (Dec. 20, 2024): The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted a groundbreaking new rule aimed at significantly further reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s oil and gas industry. The rule addresses emissions from midstream oil and gas operations. That includes facilities that gather, compress, and process natural gas, such as compressor stations and processing plants.

Denver (Dec. 20, 2024) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is investigating an air quality issue at the Platte River Biogas, LLC facility in LaSalle. The facility processes manure into renewable gas.

CDPHE has received reports of odors, and recent air monitoring has detected elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide onsite.

Denver (Nov. 18, 2024): This holiday season, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has a recipe for success: “Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.” These four simple food safety tips are your secret ingredients for keeping the holidays merry, bright—and free of foodborne illness.

Denver (Nov. 13, 2024) — As holiday season gatherings approach, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reminding Coloradans that immunizations against respiratory viruses can protect them and their loved ones, including those who may be at increased risk from COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus.