Became known to cause “red rain” in Norilsk
KRASNOYARSK, July 13 — RIA Novosti. Cause “red rain” in Norilsk in early July called the improper maintenance of pipelines in the area of industrial site of Nadezhda metallurgical plant, the press service of the Prosecutor of the Krasnoyarsk territory.
Earlier some media and social networks emerged information about the fact that in Norilsk, it was raining red-mud color, particularly on the posted video and photographs show painted puddles and cars. In MMC Norilsk Nickel has previously said that the color of the pools was related to the fact that removed from the roof of one of the buildings material moved by the wind to the Parking lot.
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“Audited according to the message published in the media, on the 3rd of July at the Nadezhda metallurgical plant was “red rain.” During check it is established that the reason for this phenomenon was the improper maintenance of pipelines in the area of industrial site of Nadezhda metallurgical plant and the illegal accumulation of substances tailings, consisting mainly of inert forms of iron compounds, on the roof of the hydrometallurgical site in connection with violation of the integrity of this pipeline”, — is spoken in the message.
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The Department explained that in late June — early July the roof was cleaned, but some of the material Packed in bags, and part 3 July has claimed the wind on the ground in front of the office and amenity building of the Nadezhda metallurgical plant. The Prosecutor said that in order to eliminate violations of the legislation on industrial safety and environmental protection the city Prosecutor’s office to the head of the polar division of JSC “MMC “Norilsk Nickel” on July 12 made a representation.