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Eruption of tainted water could swamp Colorado town

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  • Pressure building in water trapped in tunnel above Leadville, Colorado
  • EPA says "potentially catastrophic" release of water "is likely at some point"
  • Besides danger to town, the water would pollute Arkansas River with heavy metals
  • Tests show tainted water leaking out; feds, state officials assessing risk
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