How are Fish Consumption Advisories issued?
The State of Colorado conducts an on-going project aimed at investigating the presence of certain contaminants (such as Mercury, Arsenic and Selenium) in fish that can potentially be consumed by the population. The results of this study and other studies conducted by other agencies are analyzed and, if warranted, are the basis for issuing fish consumption advisories in the State of Colorado. Other governmental agencies, such as counties and cities may also issue advisories.
