Brown snow in Rumford caused by paper mill malfunction
Residents of Rumford, Maine, were startled Tuesday when brown snow blanketed the town, caused by a malfunction at the ND Paper Mill. The mill accidentally released black liquor, a byproduct of paper production, into the air, discoloring the snowfall and raising health concerns.
Town of Rumford warns residents not to touch 'brown snow'
RUMFORD (WGME) -- The Town of Rumford is warning residents to stay away from "brown snow." The town says a malfunction at the mill released spent black liquor, causing tan or brownish snow. This is mostly affecting areas near the mill, like Falmouth Street, Cumberland Street and Waldo Street.
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