COLUMBUS, Ohio — The main sewer line under Dublin Scioto High School failed Friday requiring reconstruction and extensive digging to fix the pipe, according to a statement on the school's website.
While the underground sewage pipe is being fixed, the school will remain open. The school ordered portable restroom trailers since students will be unable to use the ones inside the school during the construction period.
The trailers, used at large-scale events, have heat, fans, lights and individual stalls. Handwashing stations are also being delivered, according to the statement.
Additional security is being called in to monitor the area around the portable facilities and restoration and cleaning firms have been called in for cleaning and sanitizing.
The drinking water at the school is unaffected and will remain open to students, but the kitchens will be out of commission.
The school's food service provider, Sodexo, will be using a kitchen at a nearby facility to prepare grab-and-go meals for students, including breakfast and lunch.
Additionally, for sporting events, a boys' basketball game slated for Tuesday evening has been moved to Westland High School.
The statement from the schools says other practices will resume as normal.
"Please know that we are working to fix the issue swiftly so that we can return to normal operations as soon as possible. An update will be provided to Scioto families later this week with follow-up details."