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EPA officers investigate bright green substance in Melbourne's Yarra River

Melbourne's Yarra River turned fluoro green due to a non-toxic spill. (ABC News: Andie Noonan)

The Yarra Riverkeeper Association says a bright green transformation of Melbourne's Yarra River on Thursday highlights broader issues around the lack of controls over litter in the waterway.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the source of the spill involving fluorescein – a substance used by plumbers to check for leaks and blockages in sewage systems and underground pipes.

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