Monday, July 15, 2013

E. coli levels prompt Middle Fork River closures

People are being warned to stay out of the Middle Fork River near Lander because of E. coli bacteria. The Fremont County Health Department says Monday that closures will remain in effect indefinitely. Health officials have posted signs warning of the potential risk at various points along the Middle Fork. The high E. coli concentrations were discovered through routine water testing by the Popo Agie Conservation District. Tests detected E. coli at about twice the normal concentration. The Middle Fork runs from Sinks Canyon through Lander.

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