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Gold King Mine Release: Inspector General Response to Congressional Requests

Report Number
17-P-0250

Report #17-P-0250, June 12, 2017

What Was Found

Since causing the uncontrolled release of 3 million gallons of contaminated mine water, the EPA has taken steps to improve notification to water consumers, and to minimize the possibility of similar incidents at other mine sites.
 

Podcast: Report Overview with Tina Lovingood

Report Type
Audit
Location(s)

CO
United States

View report on Oversight.gov