The EPA spilled 1 million gallons of waste water into a Colorado river — turning it orange

Health officials are warning some Colorado residents after 1 million gallons of contaminated waste water spilled into a river. The EPA said the spill occurred while workers were trying to treat the waste water, which was located near an abandoned mine.

Produced by Lamar Salter. Video courtesy of Reuters.

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