Canon City info please!! (Colorado Springs, Pueblo: house, construction, utilities)

[Kristin_09]

Well, we're actually on a Colorado road trip, checking out prospective places to live. We passed through Canon City, and from research that we've done, it's a place where you could stay busy working in construction, between Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Canon. The terrain makes my Utah raised husband happy--mountains and desert, and I have to admit, it is very pretty.
I was wondering about what utilities cost in Canon City as regards water, electricity, etc. I'd like to hear from any Canon City residents.
Also, I've heard rumblings about contamination from the uranium mine. So, straight up, what is the story here?

[CDzNutz]

Utilities are pretty cheap, IMHO. I have a 3000-sf house and my family keeps lots of lights on (plus the outside lights all night and the A/C all summer). My average (over 12 mos) electric bill is just over $100. Gas averages $18/mo (obviously higher in the winter). Water is high in the summer (approx $150 for that quarter, watering my lawns every other day).

As for the uranium thing. I grew up here and most of us locals aren't overly concerned...I just wouldn't live on the land too close to the place (i.e. Dawson Ranch, Wolf Park, etc). I don't know that even those folks have ever had documented health issues...it's just a personal level of comfort. So, straight scoop: no big deal.

[Cupcake77]

I wouldnt worry about the uranium, I know many people born and raised there. A few being in their 80's now and they are very healthy, so I don't think the uranium mine is anything to worry about.