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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