For years off-leash dogs were able to play in the water at the South Suburban Reservoir in Colorado Springs, but now it’s permanently closed to the public due to what officials say are health and safety concerns.
The reservoir is part of the city’s drinking water system run by Colorado Springs Utilities. The agency recently announced that it would not reopen the reservoir for recreation, either human or canine, after ongoing repairs to the dam are completed.
“This decision was difficult, but necessary,” the utility said in a recent press release. “Increasingly, off-leash dog swimming and recreation has led to management challenges, including safety concerns and water quality issues.”…