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Williamsport High gym reopens as asbestos remediation continues; district estimates nearly $3M total
Summary
District officials reported the Williamsport High School gym reopened after initial TEM air sampling detected no asbestos fibers; extensive duct cleaning, wipe sampling, ceiling replacement and other remediation remain underway with estimated costs presented and a target to return to the building by Jan. 21, 2026, contingent on remaining work.
Washington County Public Schools staff updated the Board of Education on Nov. 18 about ongoing asbestos remediation at Williamsport High School and said the gymnasium has reopened after initial clearance testing showed nondetect results on TEM air samples.
Chief operating staff described the remediation program in detail: industrial-hygiene testing is being led by consultants (Boggs Environmental Consultants, estimated cost about $485,000), duct cleaning and asbestos abatement work is underway (district estimate roughly $2.9 million), and emergency procurements for duct cleaning were authorized to keep work…
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