Damage Claims After Gold King Mine Spill Reach $1.3M

By Bob Lafley
· Nov. 23, 2015, 2:56 pm

Damage claims related to a spill of toxic mine water in southwest Colorado now amount to $1.3 million. 

The Durango Herald reports more than 30 individuals and businesses have filed claims – but most of the requested money comes from only two property owners.

One of them wants more than $500,000 for a new water well.  Other claimants include rafting companies and whitewater guides who lost business when the contaminated Animas River was closed.

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