Acid Mine Drainage behind old mine buildings. (2850ft)

The reddish/orange color in the water is iron oxide. Even if I could be convinced that it wasn't poisonous, this water and any water from San Carlos Creek into which this water drains must taste horrible.

Photo courtesy of Jobst Brandt.

2007/04/3 14:19:50

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