The Environment Agency investigation finds there is no risk of harm to humans or animals.
The Alsa Brook in Tiverton turned pink last ThursdayIt is not thought to pose any risk to humans or animalsThe cause of a a stream turning pink was likely to be "paint disposal", the Environment Agency says.The EA sent an officer to "investigate the source and assess impact".
It said: "Results from our investigation, including a dissolved oxygen reading, indicate no residual risk to humans or animals."Based on the colour and behaviour of the contaminant, our officer determined that it appears to have been caused by paint disposal. “We’d like to remind property and business owners that paint and any dirty water containing hazardous chemicals should be disposed of at local authority chemical disposal points.”
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