THE small Canadian town of Onoway in Alberta was in the pink - literally - recently, with residents finding coloured water coming from their taps.
The pink liquid (pictured) was apparently due to a mix-up at a treatment plant which saw an accidental discharge of potassium permanganate into a reservoir.
Apparently the chemical is used to remove hydrogen sulphide and iron from water, but ended up in the wrong part of the system when a valve malfunctioned during "normal line flushing".
The town's mayor apologised for the glitch, saying the colourful chemical was harmless.
No adverse effects were reported, but Barbie-loving little girls probably had a great time.
AND while we're on the subject of pink, a new biscuit released in the USA is reportedly having similar colourful effects on bodily functions.
Peeps Marshmallow Flavoured Oreos were launched ahead of next Mon's National Oreo Cookie Day, with fans taking to social media describing the experience.
@Barbeydahl wanted everyone to know her roommate "ate a whole pack of Oreo Peeps and left a pink stain in the toilet."
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