Hot Springs National Park officials closed the valves to spigots at four public access points, where the 143-degree mineral water normally flows.

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The leak was contained after 30 minutes when valves were closed.

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These provide access to the central bore of the well underneath most of the heavy valves which should have closed off the flow of oil, but for some reason did not.

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