World of the Bizarre

River in Spain turns a bright shade of green

By T.K. Randall
March 8, 2017 ·  7 comments
The river, which flows down the Pyrennes Mountains and empties in to the Segre River near Seu d'Urgell, looked like it had been subjected to a toxic spill, prompting concern from locals.As it turns out however, the disconcerting green coloration of the water was actually the result of a special dye that had been deliberately added to the river as part of an investigation at a nearby water bottling plant.

L'aigua del riu Valira baixa colorada de verd. Segons el Govern, es tracta d'unes proves a la font d'Arinsal i NO és tòxic. pic.twitter.com/0YxUbEKI93

— Comú Sant Julià (@comusantjulia) March 2, 2017

According to Albert Batalla, the mayor of Seu d'Urgell, the dye was "entirely harmless, non-toxic and biodegradable." Andorra's Ministry of Health also stepped in to reassure those living nearby by stating that the dye was "safe for both people and the environment."

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