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South Platte River receives national award for river improvement
Feb 8, 2023
https://kdvr.com/news/local/south-platte-river-receives-national-award-for-river-improvement/
THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — The South Platte River that runs through Denver has not been the cleanest river in recent years, for man or fish. However, that is now changing as a coveted national award was given to a group that has been making the Platte a better place for fish.
When one mentions the South Platte River, a pristine Rocky Mountain body of water does not come to mind.
“Yeah, it’s an urban river,” said Jordan Parman, senior water quality scientist.
The South Platte is essentially made up of treated household wastewater.
“Anything that goes down the pipe in your house, if you brush your teeth, flush the toilet, take a shower, do the dishes, laundry, household use, residential use,” said Parman.