Trego Hot Springs May Pose a Severe Risk to Human Health
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – BLM land managers want to notify the public of the risk of disease-causing organisms that are polluting the waters at Trego Hot Springs in the Black Rock National Conservation Area. The hot springs are approximately 20 miles northeast of Gerlach, Nevada.
The spring water has tested positive for E. Coli, Fecal Coliforms and Vibrio Cholera. The public is advised to avoid bathing or any type of contact with the spring water. Spring waters generally become contaminated when exposed to wildlife and livestock.
In the past signs have been posted at the springs to warn the public of the contamination. However, those signs are occasionally vandalized or torn down.
To find other public lands to recreate or visit in northern Nevada, go to https://www.blm.gov/office/winnemucca-district-office.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.