Worker caught dumping chemicals in Vail storm drain
Vail's Gore Creek was nearly contaminated June 16 after a construction worker was caught pouring potentially toxic chemicals into a storm drain. The Town of Vail says a concerned citizen saw the worker dumping the liquid and reported it to police.
Officers confronted the worker that day and he admitted to pouring watered-down coolant into a storm drain.
The construction worker received a misdemeanor for illegally dumping waste.
The Town of Vail ended up hiring a contractor to vacuum out the chemicals to stop them from washing into nearby Gore Creek. Vail police say they are committed to protecting the environment and preserving natural resources.
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