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Utah AG official warns abandoned mines could cause spills similar to Gold King Mine
Summary
Craig Anderson of the Utah Attorney General’s office said abandoned mine tunnels that hold water can create acid‑mine drainage and that EPA will evaluate Utah sites to reduce the risk of another blowout like Gold King Mine.
An official with the Utah Attorney General’s office warned that abandoned mine workings in Utah can accumulate acidic, metal‑laden water and pose the risk of a sudden release similar to the 2015 Gold King Mine blowout.
"Water can seep into these mines and create acid mine drainage which is really what created the problem in Colorado," Craig Anderson said during a recorded interview. He noted that many abandoned sites have no current owner or operator and that…
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