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The citizens of Birmingham were perplexed when a canal suddenly turned a vibrant shade of green.
The West Midlands branch of the Canal & River Trust reassured the public after releasing dye into the Tame Valley Canal.
The charity responsible for maintaining the canal stated that it was conducting dye tests to locate any potential leaks.
According to the charity, the dye is safe for wildlife and will disperse on its own in the next few days.
The spokesperson stated that if there is a leak in the canal, we will see green dye outside of the canal.
They mentioned that in the case of a leak on the towpath, the dye would facilitate its detection.
According to the charity, the dye poses no harm to wildlife.
The canal extends a distance of 8.5 miles from the Walsall Canal to Salford Junction.
Users of social media have swiftly offered comical interpretations for the green tint.
One individual made a humorous comment suggesting that the canal was dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, three days after the actual holiday.
Someone else mentioned that a significant quantity of mushy peas were discarded.
The Canal & River Trust website announced an investigation into the origin of water found in gardens adjacent to the Gorse Farm safety gate in Hamstead.
The latest update stated that a clear source of the leak has not been found and further evaluation has not definitively identified where the water is coming from.
“Nevertheless, we have conducted fixes on a potential location and now must evaluate its effectiveness by refilling the canal and testing it under regular water pressure.”
The canal organization posted on X, stating that the currently green Tame Valley Canal is being dye tested for any leaks. They reassured that the dye is harmless to the wildlife and fish and will dissipate on its own within a few days.
Source: independent.co.uk
