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Clear Creek's looking a little strange but Colorado health officials say there's nothing to worry about

Clear Creek's looking a little strange but there's nothing to worry about
Clear Creek's looking a little strange but there's nothing to worry about 00:20

There was discolored water flowing down Clear Creek on Tuesday. The county investigated and found that the reason was a "blocked sediment pond."

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Clear Creek looked a little orange on Tuesday. Clear Creek County

Environmental Health officials investigated and said the blockage was let loose down the stream which is what caused the orange color.   

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Clear Creek  Clear Creek County

Clear Creek County also confirmed the water was not a public health issue. They expected the orange color to be cleared up "shortly."

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