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Pinyon Plain Mine, located 10 miles from the park, claimed its project would not contaminate the pristine landscape when it began operations in December 2023 .
But a new investigation revealed Monday found high levels of uranium, arsenic and lead in in in the spring that feeds into others - potentially contaminating local drinking water used by thousands .
Lead levels were 812 times the EPA 's limit and uranium levels were six times the limit.
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element that has been mined for its chemical properties for over a thousand years .
The Havasupai Tribe had repeatedly tried to prevent the mine from opening, arguing that it would contaminate local groundwater and threaten cultural and spiritual religious sites.
Energy Fuels did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com's request for comment.
The company has previously denied accusations that the mine will contaminate springs, calling them 'unscientific' and claiming people should not be concerned about the effect the company will have on the environment.
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