News Release: BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA FROM MARTIN L. KING, JR. DRIVE SOUTH OF I-20, CITY OF FAIRBURN, CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, PALMETTO, & UNION CITY

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October 1, 2024

NEWS RELEASE

BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA FROM MARTIN L. KING, JR. DRIVE SOUTH OF I-20, CITY OF FAIRBURN, CITY OF SOUTH FULTON, CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, PALMETTO, & UNION CITY

 

ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Dr., south of I-20, to the City of Fairburn, the City of South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and Union City. 

Sampling has confirmed there was no contamination of the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking water meets or exceeds standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified. 

DWM is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of residents across the City of Atlanta and the City of Fairburn. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this current issue. 

Stay tuned to local news outlets, and connect with us on our social media channels, including Facebook, X, and Instagram @ATLWatershed. 

 

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