Anacostia High School Sewage Spill Cleanup
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Source: NBC4 Washington
A sewage spill caused by DC Water's sewer project on nearby Fairlawn Avenue led to sewage entering the basement of Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. The spill affected the basement, elevator shaft, boiler room, and cafeteria kitchen. Cleanup began on Sunday, and the school was closed on Tuesday for cleanup. Students were served lunch outside on Monday but were sent home midway through the
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment, Residential, Education, Government
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NBC4 Washington
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Description | A sewage spill caused by DC Water's sewer project on nearby Fairlawn Avenue led to sewage entering the basement of Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. The spill affected the basement, elevator shaft, boiler room, and cafeteria kitchen. Cleanup began on Sunday, and the school was closed on Tuesday for cleanup. Students were served lunch outside on Monday but were sent home midway through the day due to the spill. |
Original sector | Education |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | District of Columbia |
City | Washington |
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Source | NBC4 Washington |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment, Residential, Education, Government |
Article published date | 2025-10-31 |
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