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Discolored water along I-696 near green ooze site in Madison Heights not cause for concern, state says
There are new questions surrounding the green ooze site along I-696 in Madison Heights. Drivers have been reporting seeing discolored water on the street, especially after it rains. They were concerned that what they were seeing could be toxic. Local 4′s Hank Winchester contacted the state and was told the substance is groundwater that has picked up iron oxides (rust) from the chemical processes used to neutralize contaminants in the water as part of the remediation process.