From The Monte Vista Journal (Dianne James):
The state of Colorado has already mandated chlorination and, in recent months, the City Council decided to fight that order.
Residents are concerned about the health effects of chlorination as revealed by research in recent years that correlates chlorine to cancer and other illnesses. They also noted Monte Vista’s 60-year history of mostly good test results, as well as the cost and bad taste of chlorinated water.
A few residents wanted to go along with what the state mandates, but the majority had grave concerns about chlorination…
You could almost hear the resolve leaving those in opposition, almost like a collective sigh, after City Manager Don Van Wormer stood up and said the state has already decided this. He asked if the city wants to have a possible outbreak (of some water-borne illness) and have to face the financial consequences of that.
More water treatment coverage here.