WASHINGTON (7News) — A sewer overflow early Saturday morning resulted in a significant cleanup effort by D.C. Water crews in Northeast.
Officials said approximately 6,200 gallons of wastewater spilled onto Anacostia Avenue and Ponds Street, NE, after an unexpected surge exceeded the system's capacity. The overflow also entered a nearby drain that leads to the Anacostia River.
D.C. Water is collaborating with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) to manage the repairs and sanitize the affected streets and sidewalks.
