Although the algae have been found in the causeway, the release says it has not been found in the reservoir itself, which supplies drinking water to the city of Cheyenne.
Washing hard surfaces, such as sidewalks, parking lots or driveways with a hose is prohibited except when needed for safety, health or construction-related reasons.
When asked about a long term threat to the city water supply from the fire, Egenhoff called that a" really hard question...I don't want to mislead anybody because I really don't know how this fire is going to behave.''