In response to an announcement by the Northern Water Conservancy District on Thursday morning that mineralized uranium was found during routine water quality sampling at the future site of Chimney Hollow Reservoir, the city of Longmont city released a statement late Thursday emphasizing that there is no risk to residents. The statement also notes that uranium-laden minerals are naturally found in Colorado’s sedimentary rock layers.

“Northern Water said it is actively developing a mitigation plan to address this finding. These efforts are ongoing and will be fully implemented before any water is delivered from the reservoir,” city spokesman Scott Rochat said in an email.

“There is no impact to the City of Longmont’s current water supply. City staff continue to monitor all municipal water

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