Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis
Summary
A small town in Colorado named Hartman was declared abandoned after its leaders resigned during a serious water crisis. The town’s water was unsafe to drink for a long time, and the local government could no longer operate, so the nearby county will take over essential services like water.Key Facts
- Hartman is a small town in south-eastern Colorado with fewer than 60 people.
- The town’s water lacked chlorine for over a month and had a bad smell, making it unsafe to drink.
- Residents had to boil water for months because it was not clean.
- All local public officials resigned, leaving the town without government leadership.
- The town could not hold elections or maintain its water system.
- The water tower needed repairs but was neglected due to political conflicts.
- Colorado’s secretary of state officially declared Hartman abandoned to allow the county to provide clean water.
- Some residents disagreed with the abandonment decision, feeling the town was failed by the support systems.
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