Stream is turned bubblegum pink after 'paint was improperly disposed of' in historic Devon town
- The Alsa Brook in Tiverton, Mid Devon, turned bright pink last week
- EA investigation found that paint had been dumped in the waterway
People in a small town in Devon have been left shocked after discovering that one of their local waterways had been turned bright pink.
The Alsa Brook in Tiverton, the largest town in Mid Devon, turned bubblegum pink after paint was dumped in the stream last Thursday.
An Environment Agency (EA) officer was sent to investigate the brook and found the water posed no further risk to humans or animals.
EA said: 'There are many road drains, culverts, and houses in the area.
'Based on the colour and behaviour of the contaminant, our officer determined that it appears to have been caused by paint disposal.'
The Alsa Brook in Tiverton, the largest town in Mid Devon, turned Barbie-pink last Thursday after paint was dumped in the stream
Property and business owners have been reminded to take leftover paint and dirty water containing hazardous chemicals to a waste disposal service.
Tiverton Council said they hadn't been contacted by EA about the investigation.
Tiverton, an ancient market town, is nestled between the Rivers Exe and Lowman, and is one of the last in the UK still operating a horse-drawn barge.
