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of metals from bottom se diments. Both si could lead to the exceedance of chronic <br />acute levels of csnfammants that are toxic to fish and, in certain conditions, result in the issuance <br />of fish consumption advisories. <br />Recreational Use. Recreation involving direct contact with water, such as swimming, in <br />drought- induced polluted water could lead to water -borne illnesses. due to elevated levels of <br />microbial contaminants E. coli, Cryptosporidium and Giardia Lamblia. In addition, extreme <br />drought conditions could lead to the excessive blue -green algal growth in recreational reservoirs <br />which could lead to public health problems for sensitive populations. <br />Mitigation <br />Actions: <br />• The WOOD will work with the Health Task Force to refine the existing "early warning system" <br />to detect potential problem situations on key stream segments and lakes. <br />• The WQCD will work closely with the Colorado Division of Water Resources and the U.S. <br />Geological Survey to monitor the flow levels in key stream segments where impacts, such as <br />those described above, could be realized. <br />• The WQCD will be prepared to redirect a portion of the WQCD monitoring efforts to ensure that <br />potential extreme low flow situations on key stream segments and lakes are identified early. <br />• The Health Task Force will increase public awareness of potential public health and <br />environmental issues associated with short and long -term drought while avoiding unecessary <br />panic. <br />