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[CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine
#28106627 - 12/20/22 09:11 PM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine December 20, 2022 - CBS News
The city of Boulder closed its main library at 1001 Arapahoe Avenue on Monday afternoon for environmental testing after methamphetamine use was discovered in the facility's restrooms.
The testing will include swab samples of surfaces inside and outside of the restrooms.
"The question right now is whether these levels, which we're concerned about, are confined to the exhaust vents in the restrooms, or whether the residue has also developed or been deposited on parts of the library that people have more access to," said Sarah Huntley, spokesperson for the city of Boulder. "The biggest concern for methamphetamine contamination in short bursts like that... is if it's on the surfaces."
According to the city, the decision to close the library was made after air duct testing on six restrooms showed residue inside the ducts that had higher-than-acceptable levels of methamphetamine.
Those ducts blow air and contaminants outside the building. It is unclear if any of those contaminants showed up on surfaces.
This comes after a recent spike in reports of individuals smoking in public restrooms over the past four weeks.
On two occasions, city employees were evaluated and cleared of ongoing health concerns after "experiencing symptoms consistent with a potential exposure to meth residue or fumes."
"This is truly a sad situation and represents the impact of a widespread epidemic in our country," said Library Director David Farnan in a statement. "The city is consulting with Boulder County Public Health officials and will take all steps necessary to prioritize safety. We are committed to transparency and appropriate remediation."
The Meadows, George Reynolds, and NoBo Corner Library will remain open during the closure of the main library. Those employees at the main library will be reassigned to other city facilities or branch locations.
There is no set timeline right now, but the results of the testing will guide the city's remediation plan for the library, as well as the level of restroom service offered to patrons moving forward. The latter is a much more complicated decision since the warmth and restrooms inside the public building can be crucial resources for people experiencing homelessness.
"We want to obviously provide people with opportunities to deal with their biological needs with privacy and dignity and easy access, but we also have to strike a balance for folks who might choose to use those same spaces for illegal activities," Huntley said.
The city of Boulder also released this information: Symptoms of exposure to low levels of methamphetamine contamination can include headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. Individuals who have visited the library recently and are experiencing any of these symptoms should consult their healthcare practitioner.
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: veggie] 1
#28106675 - 12/20/22 10:23 PM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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Wow it’s a really nice library too I used to go there all the time. It’s right by Boulder creek which has a huge homeless population hangout next to it. Doesn’t surprise me at all. It’s a shame.
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: Whyterye]
#28106803 - 12/21/22 02:39 AM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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You would think it would take a massive amount of meth smoking to leave residue in the duct work. That is impressive..
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: Amanita86]
#28107968 - 12/21/22 08:50 PM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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can't really say Im surprised, that's what I was imagining. Who reads? Can you imagine the last time you saw someone reading besides yourself. Isn't it offensive to be called a writer. Like who else's work will go unused. I feel like the connotation has me leaning in on being called a journalist. Even the book 'the jungle' is considered fiction. When the film says based on a true story though, they all believe the rubbish.
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: Amanita86]
#28108269 - 12/22/22 07:11 AM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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Not really just depends on how sensitive the tests are.
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: Holybullshit]
#28108929 - 12/22/22 04:04 PM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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I believe that cognitive liberty goes both ways; you don't look for skeletons in other peoples' private closets, or subject normies to your daring lifestyle choices.
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: Amanita86]
#28109299 - 12/22/22 09:23 PM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
Amanita86 said: You would think it would take a massive amount of meth smoking to leave residue in the duct work. That is impressive..
Yeah... I actually think it's completely absurd that some employees think they were poisoned by meth on the surfaces in the bathroom. I guess it's not impossible but I mean... that whole bathroom would have to be totally hotboxed with meth smoke/vapor so thick that you couldn't see your hand infront of your face in order for it to accumulate on the surfaces and actually cause noticeable effects that could be described as feeling as if poisoned, I would think... Maybe people have been smoking occasionally in there for the last 30 years or something.
Edited by thirtygoats (12/22/22 09:26 PM)
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: thirtygoats]
#28109326 - 12/22/22 09:54 PM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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It's made crudely and the byproducts dumped down the sink.
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Holybullshit
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Re: [CO] Boulder's main library closed due to high levels of methamphetamine [Re: durian_2008] 1
#28109549 - 12/23/22 06:45 AM (1 year, 4 months ago) |
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While I wouldn't rule out that someone could have attempted at least some steps of a shake n bake in the bathroom...it's far more likely the residue is just from homeless people going in there to hit their pipe.
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