City of Colorado Springs

Your Local Representatives

Randy Helms, Council President, District 2
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5493

Lynette Crow-Iverson, President Pro Tem, At Large
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-7720

Dave Donelson, District 1
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5487

Michelle Talarico, District 3
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5470

Yolanda Avila, District 4
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5492

Nancy Henjum, District 5
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5483

Mike O'Malley, District 6
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5491 

David Leinweber, At Large
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5486

Brian Risley, At Large
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: (719) 385-5485

El Paso County Commissioners
   Phone: (719) 520-7276

Governor Jared Polis
   [email protected]

Jeff Crank, US Congress | Colorado District 5
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Lauren Boebert, US Congress | Colorado District 4
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Senator Tony Exum | Senate District 11
     [email protected]

Representative Amy Paschal | House District 18
      [email protected]

John Hickenlooper, US Senate
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Michael F. Bennet, US Senate
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Issue Overview

COS Municipal Airport is unique in the fact that it services international airlines, such as Southwest, Delta, American and more, as well as military operations, and also GA flight school trainings. It is the smaller of the 2 major airports in Colorado, the other being Denver International.  There are 2 parallel runways, as well as a crosswind runway. The west runway is used primarily for GA activity.  The master plan says GA activity will remain “consistent” in the years to come, while international flights may increase.

Further Reading

Over 100 private water wells near Colorado military sites have dangerous PFAS levels, report finds

PFAS water contamination everywhere, but Colorado Springs-area treatment plants gaining ground

How can Colorado attack “forever chemicals” tainting military soil? School of Mines is leading the way to find out.   

U.S. Air Force pays $9 million for cutting-edge water treatment in Fountain following PFAS contamination concerns

Air Force admits firefighting foam that was spilled on base contaminated water and soil; people south of Colorado Springs left in lurch

Blood results revealed from contaminated water near Colorado Springs

Bennet, Hickenlooper urge U.S. Air Force to address 'forever chemicals' contamination in El Paso County

A trail of toxicity: the US military bases making people sick

Colorado Takes First Steps in Regulating PFAS in Water Supplies

Study finds elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in blood of Security-Widefield residents

Colorado Springs Utilities says small amounts of “forever chemicals” found at facilities are not health risk

US EPA COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado PFAS Community Engagement

“No safe level”: A lot of Colorado drinking water could contain potentially hazardous levels of “forever chemicals” under new EPA standard

US EPA | Colorado Springs Settlement Information Sheet

Security-Widefield El Paso County | Colorado - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS) Exposure Assessment

Does your Colorado town have PFAS in its water? There’s help for that.

Peterson Space Force Base Water Contamination

Colorado lawmakers wanted to tackle the state’s PFAS problem. They are taking more of a baby step.

Forever chemicals found in Colorado Springs water

Colorado Springs Utilities voluntarily expands PFAS testing in drinking water

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Your Health | El Paso County (CO) near Peterson Air Force Base

Under Our Noses: PFAS Contamination in Southern Colorado

Despite A $50M Cleanup, Residents Still Bear The Costs Of Peterson AFB’s Water Contamination

‘Our voices are not being heard’: Colorado town a test case for California PFAS victims

Fort Carson Water Contamination Lawsuit Overview

Air Force finds elevated chemical levels in groundwater, plans to test wells south of USAF Academy

Stratmoor Hills Water District sues government for chemical contamination by air force base

Map: Does Colorado drinking water contain ‘forever chemicals?’