Rather than simply a leak from the Gold King mine, it appears that the mine is part of a network of mines, adits, tunnels, and natural fractures and faults creating a complex system underlying much of the mountain. A report made public today by the Associated Press reveals that an internal accounting of the claims submitted to the EPA in connection to the Gold King mine spill appears to be off by $100 million. The Environmental Protection Agency’s inspector general says no wrongdoing led to the Gold King Mine disaster, but that the EPA had no rules for dealing with blowout-prone toxic mines. Wastewater was already pouring out of the Gold King Mine at a rate of about 3 million gallons (11.4 million liters) a week, the same amount released in one day by the EPA-triggered spill, Willis said. the, “Understanding the Gold King Mine Spill” bulletin, which was reviewed by University of Arizona Extension agents as well as tribal environmental scientists to ensure accuracy prior to its release. The causes of the Gold King mine waste water spill in Colorado are emerging from a variety of sources. Description of August 5, 2015 release of contaminated waters from the Gold King Mine into Cement Creek and the Animas River, and the resulting emergency response remediation efforts, including monitoring of affected waterways. The EPA has sought to avoid responsibility for the Gold King Mine disaster, which caused 3 million gallons of toxic water to spill into the Animas River in 2015. The finalized version was published online within seven days of the spill and was also distributed via hard copy on the Navajo Nation soon after.