Contrary Creek

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Coordinates: 38°04′43″N 77°48′43″W / 38.07861, -77.81194

Contrary Creek
Stream
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Region	Louisa County


Source
- coordinates	38°01′01″N 77°54′32″W / 38.01694, -77.90889
Mouth	Lake Anna
- elevation	249 ft (76 m)
- coordinates	38°04′43″N 77°48′43″W / 38.07861, -77.81194

Contrary Creek is a tributary of the North Anna River located in Bumpass, Virginia. The creek is of rising scientific interest due to the significant amount of drainage of toxic mine waste in to the creek which has caused the water to steadily redden in color and overly increased its pH levels. Which in term have resulted in a lack of aquatic life. Further study and treatment of Contrary Creek may reveal new answers on the effects of certain pollutants in contaminated waters as well as insight into the ways to improve the prevention of similar occurrences in the future.