River pollution in Musselburgh investigated by Sepa
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Work to clean up a pollution incident in the River Esk at Musselburgh is under way.
On Friday a countryside ranger spotted an unusual residue that appeared to be discharging into the river.
Specialist officers from Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) identified the likely source of the discharge on Saturday.
This was a manhole filled with an as yet unknown material leading to a watercourse.
Absorbent pillows were put in place by East Lothian Council in order to protect the river.
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The pollution discharge also gives off a smell which could linger for days, residents have been warned.
Sepa and East Lothian Council are arranging for a contractor to remove the pollution material while its joint investigation into the cause continues.