Ten years after a mine spill turned a Colorado river yellow, basin awaits wider cleanup. ‘Doing things right takes time.’

Studies have since shown that the Aug. 5, 2015, Gold King spill had little long-term environmental impact because the water already contained so many heavy metals from runoff and other mines. Locals hope the federal Superfund cleanup process will improve water quality in the Animas River basin so that it will be cleaner than before the Gold King incident.

Jfc. :/