A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for the Town of Strasburg after low water pressure was detected over the weekend. The town’s water storage was drained while fighting a fire near Byers.
While no contamination has been detected, this advisory has been issued out of an abundance of caution to keep residents and businesses safe. Work is currently being performed on the water system with the goal of lifting the advisory by July 17.
While a boil water advisory is in place, residents are reminded to:
- Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute before consuming it.
- Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation.
- Infants, older adults, and immunocompromised people should avoid drinking the water during this time and instead use bottled water.
If you have any questions about the boil water advisory, contact Paul E. Grant II with the Strasburg Water & Sanitation District at 303.246.5254 or [email protected].
Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.
West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.
Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance
After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.
Mural Art Project to Highlight New Smoke-Free Policy
Stout Street Foundation and Adams County Health Department Partner to Implement Program
Adams County Recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week, Focuses on "Working Together for Clean Air"
Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is a federal initiative that seeks to share information with the public about protecting and improving air quality. This year's theme is "Working Together for Clean Air." The week runs May 1-5, 2023, and each day has a different topic. The themes include:
Spotlight on Health Department Programs for National Public Health Week
During its inaugural year, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is centering and celebrating cultures in health to advance the health and well-being of individuals who live, work, and play in Adams County. As part of National Public Health Week (April 3-9), ACHD is spotlighting its multi-pronged and community-driven approach to increasing access to safe, affordable, and culturally relevant food for all residents.
Adams County Launches First Health Department
Commemorates Occasion with Grand Opening Ceremony
Health Department Closely Monitoring Detection of Influenza Virus in Wild Birds
Currently Very Low Risk to Public
Adams County Health Department Launches First Program Before Jan. 1
New Website Goes Live and Now Available to Residents
Adams County Board of Health Appoints First-Ever Executive Director of Adams County Health Department
On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Adams County Board of Health appointed Dr. Kelly Weidenbach as the first Executive Director of the newly formed Adams County Health Department (ACHD). She had been serving as the Transition Director since February of this year.
Adams County Board of Health Members Appointed
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) approved resolutions appointing five inaugural members to the new Adams County Board of Health (BOH).
