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Impacts from methyl violet dye pollution leak on stream and fish

Immediately report any dead fish or unusually smelly or discoloured water to your local or regional council. These could be signs of contamination, and the sooner authorities can deal with contamination, the sooner it can be stopped.

Acknowledgement: Eel image © Auckland Council and stream image © Te Warena Taua

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