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Colorado investigates reports of falsified data on cleanup of about 350 oil, gas sites

Regulators say oil, gas companies alerted state to potential of falsified information from consulting firms

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Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
Colorado oil and gas regulators are investigating allegations that environmental consultants submitted false data about hundreds of oil and gas sites being cleaned up. Officials say the information involved tests on soil, water and contamination at locations in Weld County. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 12:  Judith Kohler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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The information was submitted on behalf of some of Colorado's largest oil and gas producers.

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