"It is too early to tell if there is an impact on the town", Nelson said.
The Environmental Protection Agency says the spill contained hexavalent chromium from the US Steel facility in Portage, Indiana.
"We will continue to work cooperatively with these agencies and other appropriate agencies until this situation is corrected", the U.S Steel release stated.
The National Park Service has temporarily closed the West Beach and Portage Lakefront beachfront areas and warns that people and pets must avoid contact with water there until further notice.
Water Department Superintendent Randy Russell said he was still awaiting test results but doesn't expect any tainted samples because the chemical - soluable in water - dissipates quickly.
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The EPA reports the leak of wastewater that contains hexavalent chromium, a toxic compound that can cause lung cancer as well as damage to the eyes, skin, nose and throat. They heal slowly and leave scars. "At this time, it's not known how much has been spilled", she said, adding the EPA is monitoring the waterway and Lake Michigan.
Rachel Bassler, an EPA spokeswoman, said the nearest municipal water source operated by Indiana American Water in Ogden Dunes has shut down its water intake and, for now, is providing reserve water to its customers.
The beaches were closed as a precaution for the health and safety of park visitors, Bruce Rowe, the lakeshore's supervisory park ranger and public information officer, said in a release.
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