ONAWAY -- A chemical spill is being cleaned up in a Presque Isle County community.

A pipe broke at the Onaway Wastewater Treatment plant, releasing Ferric Chloride Acid into the ground in front of the building.

The chemical spill was found while crews were trying to locate a water leak.  When they dug into the ground they noticed an area of rusty colored dirt.　

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment are on scene along with city leaders to determine how the dirt should be removed safely.

An environmental consultant will be brought in to decide what should be done after the dirt is removed.  Officials are also trying to figure out how the pipe broke.

The pipe is used to pump the acid into a lagoon on the property to control phosphorous levels.

7 & 4 News is told there is no danger to the public.

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