Three D.C. elementary schools will be closed Thursday as crews figure out how a "petroleum or tar-like" substance got into the water in portions of D.C.'s Shaw and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
Someone first reported a foul odor in the water at Cleveland Elementary School on 8th Street NW Wednesday afternoon.

D.C. Water officials tested tap water in the area and detected a "petroleum or tar-like" substance.
A water advisory remains in effect for the area.

Residents can use the water to flush toilets, wash clothes or water plans. According to D.C. Water officials, skin or eye irritations could occur if the water is used for hygiene.
Cleveland Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Seaton Elementary School will be closed for students and staff Thursday due to the water advisory. Students and staff from Duke Ellington High School will report to the Meyer campus; the Garnet-Patterson campus is affected by the water issues.
All other District of Columbia Public Schools are open as scheduled.

The area affected is bordered by:
South: Q Street NW and Rhode Island Avenue NW
East: 8th Street NW
West: 13th Street NW
North: S Street NW between 9th and 13th streets and T Street NW between 7th and 9th streets
Water service has not been interrupted. There is no timeline for when the water will be safe to drink


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