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The preliminary results from discharged sediment samples taken after the Ohinemuri River turned bright orange last week show "elevated" levels of arsenic, according to the Waikato Regional Council.

The levels present are within drinking water and ecological protection guidelines for fresh water.

The discolouration, which appeared to enter the river downstream of the Waitawheta River, was reported to the council on Friday last week, prompting a public warning to treat discoloured river water as contaminated.

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