Officials: Possible water contamination at Water World

Health officials warn patrons of Water World in Federal Heights who entered the park between Monday and Wednesday may experience sickness from contaminated water from an irrigation pond after a power outage and equipment failure.

Anyone who drank water from concession stands or drinking fountains, swam in pools, or rode slides could be at risk of a sickness, according to a public notice by Gary Sky, spokesman for TriCounty Health Department.

Health department officials say drinking the untreated water could cause symptoms that include vomiting, diarrhea and fever.

“We are notifying the public out of an abundance of caution so that guests can be aware of any symptoms from ingesting untreated water,” said Dr. John Douglas, the executive director of the health department.

The water park was closed Thursday but will reopen Friday.

The agency says a power outage and a broken water valve at the park likely allowed water to pour from the pond into the park’s main water supply.

Officials say Water World visitors experiencing symptoms should contact the state health authorities and their personal physicians.

“The problem has been corrected, so any possible exposure was limited to (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday),” Douglas said.

He added that no one has reported becoming sick.