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Oct2024
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
October 1, 2024Alpha_Water_71

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Sep2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 09-30-2024 (3 p.m.) BOIL WATER ADVISORY STILL IN EFFECT 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
September 30, 2024Alpha_Water_71

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Sep2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 09-30-2024 (12:45 A.M.) DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY 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
September 30, 2024Alpha_Water_71

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Sep2024
News Release: DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY 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
September 29, 2024Alpha_Water_71

23

Sep2024
News Release: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Will Break Ground On Whittier Mill Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
September 23, 2024Alpha_Water_71

21

Sep2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 09-21-2024 (6:30 A.M.) Crews Complete Repairs to Water Line Damaged By Private Contractor at Moury Avenue & Jonesboro Road
September 21, 2024Alpha_Water_71

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Sep2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 09-20-2024 (8:15 P.M.) Repairs Continue on Water Line Damaged By Private Contractor at Moury Avenue & Jonesboro Road
September 20, 2024Alpha_Water_71

20

Sep2024
News Release: Breach to Water Line Causes Main Break at Moury Avenue & Jonesboro Road
September 20, 2024Alpha_Water_71

16

Aug2024
News Release: 8-inch Valve Installation and Water Main Tie-in at the intersection of Butner Road and Union Road SW
August 16, 2024Alpha_Water_71

29

Jul2024
News Release: Hydrant Installation at the intersection of Butner Road and Union Road SW
July 29, 2024Alpha_Water_71

20

Jul2024
News Release: DWM Crews Have Completed Repairs to Water Main Break at the Intersection of Lakeside Dr., NE and Kingsboro Rd, NE
July 20, 2024Alpha_Water_71

20

Jul2024
News Release: Water Main Break at the Intersection of Lakeside Dr. NE & Kingsboro Rd. NE
July 20, 2024Alpha_Water_71

10

Jul2024
News Release: DWM Crews Complete Repairs to Service Meter Line at 2995 Jonesboro Road, SE. 
July 10, 2024Alpha_Water_71

10

Jul2024
News Release: Breach to Service Meter Line Causes Temporary Water Service Disruption at 2995 Jonesboro Road, SE.
July 10, 2024Alpha_Water_71

10

Jul2024
News Release: Breach to Water Line Causes a Potential Main Break at 2995 Jonesboro Road, SE.
July 10, 2024Alpha_Water_71

06

Jul2024
News Release: Repairs and Water Service Restored to Six-Inch Broken Valve at 216 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE 
July 6, 2024Alpha_Water_71

06

Jul2024
News Release: Water Main Break at 216 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE
July 6, 2024Alpha_Water_71

05

Jul2024
News Release: DWM Crews Have Completed Repairs and Restored Water Service to Five Apartment Complexes and Two Fire Hydrants at the intersection of Lakeside Dr., NE and Kingsboro Rd., NE.
July 5, 2024Alpha_Water_71

04

Jul2024
News Release: DWM Continues Repair of the 8-inch Water Main Break at the intersection of Lakeside Dr., NE and Kingsboro Rd, NE
July 4, 2024Alpha_Water_71

04

Jul2024
News Release: Water Main Break at the intersection of Lakeside Dr., NE and Kingsboro Rd, NE
July 4, 2024Alpha_Water_71

06

Jun2024
News Release: DWM to Conduct Test Shutdown on 30-Inch Water Main
June 6, 2024Alpha_Water_71

05

Jun2024
News Release: DWM to Conduct Test Shutdown on 30-Inch Water Main
June 5, 2024Alpha_Water_71

03

Jun2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 06-03-2024 (4 A.M.) WORK ON WEST PEACHTREE AND 11TH STREET TO CAUSE WATER INTERRUPTION
June 3, 2024Alpha_Water_71

03

Jun2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 06-03-2024 (12:30 A.M.) WORK ON WEST PEACHTREE AND 11TH STREET TO CAUSE WATER INTERRUPTION
June 3, 2024Alpha_Water_71

02

Jun2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 06-02-2024 (11:30 A.M.) DWM CREWS CONTINUE REPAIR WORK AT WEST PEACHTREE & 11TH STREET
June 2, 2024Alpha_Water_71

02

Jun2024
News Release: UPDATE AS OF 06-02-2024 (6 A.M.) DWM CREWS CONTINUE REPAIR WORK AT WEST PEACHTREE & 11TH STREET
June 2, 2024Alpha_Water_71

01

Jun2024
News Release: CREWS BEGIN REPAIRS AT WEST PEACHTREE & 11TH STREET
June 1, 2024Alpha_Water_71

01

Jun2024
News Release: UPDATE – WATER MAIN BREAK REPAIR COMPLETE Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect
June 1, 2024Alpha_Water_71

31

May2024
News Release: CITY-WIDE WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION BEGINS AT 5 P.M.
May 31, 2024Alpha_Water_71

31

May2024
News Release: DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR METROPOLITAN ATLANTA
May 31, 2024Alpha_Water_71

31

May2024
News Release: Water Main Break Causes Water Outage Throughout Downtown Service Area
May 31, 2024Alpha_Water_71

31

May2024
News Release: Water Main Break Causes Water Outage Throughout Downtown Service Area
May 31, 2024Alpha_Water_71

14

May2024
News Release: DWM and Atlanta Technical College Announce Certification Partnership
May 14, 2024Alpha_Water_71

24

Apr2024
News Release: BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED FOR THE CITY OF FAIRBURN
April 24, 2024Alpha_Water_71

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Apr2024
News Release: DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE CITY OF FAIRBURN
April 23, 2024Alpha_Water_71

23

Apr2024
News Release: CITIES IN THE SOUTH FULTON AREA MAY EXPERIENCE FLUCTUATION IN WATER PRESSURE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS
April 23, 2024Alpha_Water_71

26

Feb2024
News Release: DWM Seeks Nonprofits for Care & Conserve Program
February 26, 2024Alpha_Water_71

30

Jan2024
News Release: BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED FOR THE CITY OF FAIRBURN
January 30, 2024Alpha_Water_71

29

Jan2024
News Release: DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE CITY OF FAIRBURN
January 29, 2024Alpha_Water_71

29

Jan2024
News Release: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Will Break Ground On North Fork Storage Tank & Pump Station Project
January 29, 2024Alpha_Water_71

24

Jan2024
News Release: DWM to Conduct Test Shutdown on 24-Inch Water Main in College Park
January 24, 2024Alpha_Water_71

11

Jan2024
News Release: DWM to Conduct Test Shutdown on 24-Inch Water Main in College Park
January 11, 2024Alpha_Water_71

22

Dec2023
News Release: RM Clayton Water Reclamation Plant Operation Returning to Normal
December 22, 2023Alpha_Water_71

10

Dec2023
News Release: DWM to Conduct Shutdown on 24-Inch Water Main in College Park
December 10, 2023Alpha_Water_71

22

Oct2023
News Release: THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED FOR THE CITIES OF SOUTH FULTON, UNION CITY, PALMETTO, CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, AND FAIRBURN
October 22, 2023Alpha_Water_71

22

Oct2023
News Release: Repairs Continue in the Cities of South Fulton, Union City, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fairburn
October 22, 2023Alpha_Water_71

21

Oct2023
News Release: Repairs are Currently Underway in the Cities of South Fulton, Union City, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fairburn
October 21, 2023Alpha_Water_71

20

Oct2023
News Release: DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE CITIES OF SOUTH FULTON, UNION CITY, PALMETTO, CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, AND FAIRBURN RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
October 20, 2023Alpha_Water_71

15

Sep2023
News Release: DWM to Aid City of Atlanta Residents Affected by Localized Flooding
September 15, 2023Alpha_Water_71

15

Sep2023
News Release: DWM Addresses Unconventional Rain Event That Caused Flooding Across Atlanta
September 15, 2023Alpha_Water_71

20

Jun2023
News Release: THE CITY OF SANDY SPRINGS BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS NOW LIFTED FOR ALL IMPACTED AREAS
June 20, 2023Alpha_Water_71

19

Jun2023
News Release: Repairs Completed on a 48-inch Transmission Main in the City of Sandy Springs
June 19, 2023Alpha_Water_71

18

Jun2023
News Release: DWM Interruption of Service at 10:00 p.m. Tonight for Repair a Possible Breach on a 48-inch Transmission Main in the City of Sandy Springs
June 18, 2023Alpha_Water_71

18

Jun2023
News Release: DWM ISSUES BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF SANDY SPRINGS
June 18, 2023Alpha_Water_71

18

Jun2023
News Release: Crews Investigating a Possible Breach on a 48-inch Transmission Main in the City of Sandy Springs
June 18, 2023Alpha_Water_71

13

Jun2023
News Release: DWM Addressing Odor Control Issues at RM Clayton Plant
June 13, 2023Alpha_Water_71

02

Jun2023
News Release: DWM Addressing Odor Control Issues at RM Clayton Plant
June 2, 2023Alpha_Water_71

10

Jan2023
Traffic Advisory: Installation of New Service Lines and Large Meters Requires Temporary Water Interruption at 367 Parkway Drive NE and 400 Paines Avenue NW
January 10, 2023Alpha_Water_71

28

Dec2022
News Release: DWM Crews Continue Making Repairs To Restore Water Service
December 28, 2022Alpha_Water_71

27

Dec2022
News Release: City of Atlanta Monitoring Water Pressures Throughout Service Area
December 27, 2022Alpha_Water_71

26

Dec2022
News Release: City of Atlanta Monitoring Water Pressures Throughout Service Area Department of Watershed Management Anticipates Conditions Will Improve
December 26, 2022Alpha_Water_71

19

Dec2022
News Release: Former Mayor Shirley Franklin to be Honored by Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
December 19, 2022Alpha_Water_71

08

Aug2022
News Release: DWM Announces 2022-2023 Small Business Development Program
August 8, 2022Alpha_Water_71

26

Jul2022
News Release: Flexible Levels, Options, & Affordable Terms (FLOAT) Initiative to Assist Single Family Residences With Past Due Account Balances
July 26, 2022Alpha_Water_71

25

Jul2022
News Release: DWM Unveils Flexible Levels, Options, & Affordable Terms (F.L.O.A.T.) Initiative to Assist Single Family Residences With Past Due Account Balances
July 25, 2022Alpha_Water_71

27

Jun2022
News Release: Issue at Northside Pumping Station Causes Low Water Pressure
June 27, 2022Alpha_Water_71

24

Mar2022
Media Advisory: Sewer System Evaluation
March 24, 2022Alpha_Water_71

15

Feb2022
News Release: New Partnership With State Provides Bill Payment Assistance to Eligible Households
February 15, 2022Alpha_Water_71

19

Nov2021
News Release: The Department of Watershed Management Completes Dean Rusk Park Pond Stormwater Project
November 19, 2021Alpha_Water_71

05

Oct2021
News Release: City of Atlanta Announces Winners of Green Infrastructure Design Challenge
October 5, 2021Alpha_Water_71

20

Sep2021
News Release: DWM Sites Selected For Solar Panels As Part of Renewable Energy Initiative
September 20, 2021Alpha_Water_71

09

Jul2021
News Release: Water Main Repair Work to Cause Lane Closures on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard
July 9, 2021Alpha_Water_71

19

May2021
News Release: Utoy Creek Water Reclamation Center Named Facility of the Year
May 19, 2021Alpha_Water_71

16

Apr2021
News Release: Department of Watershed Management Receives Gold Awards by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals
April 16, 2021Alpha_Water_71

14

Apr2021
News Release: Department of Watershed Management Awarded Local Issue Authority of Year
April 14, 2021Alpha_Water_71

26

Jan2021
Media Advisory: DWM Begins Final Phase of Electrical Repairs at Hemphill WTP
January 26, 2021Alpha_Water_71

09

Nov2020
Media Advisory: Suspicious Male Posing as DWM Employee
November 9, 2020Alpha_Water_71

06

Nov2020
Media Advisory: DWM to Conduct Pump Station Testing
November 6, 2020Alpha_Water_71

01

Sep2020
Media Advisory: DWM Completes First Phase of Electrical Repairs at Hemphill Water Treatment Plant
September 1, 2020Alpha_Water_71

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Aug2020
Media Advisory: Planned Electrical Maintenance at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant
August 31, 2020Alpha_Water_71

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Jun2020
BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS NOW LIFTED FOR ALL IMPACTED AREAS
June 28, 2020Alpha_Water_71

27

Jun2020
News Release: DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory For Atlanta Residents and Businesses
June 27, 2020Alpha_Water_71

01

May2020
News Release: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Appoints Interim Commissioner to the Department of Watershed Management
May 1, 2020Alpha_Water_71

28

Apr2020
News Release: Emergency Repair Work at the Hemphill Electrical Pump Station
April 28, 2020Alpha_Water_71

01

Apr2020
Media Advisory: Sewer System Evaluation
April 1, 2020Alpha_Water_71

24

Mar2020
Media Advisory: Sewer System Evaluation
March 24, 2020Alpha_Water_71

06

Mar2020
News Release: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Announces Completion of the Ostara Pearl® Nutrient Recovery System
March 6, 2020Alpha_Water_71

05

Mar2020
Media Advisory: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Announce Completion of the Ostara Pearl® Nutrient Recovery System
March 5, 2020Alpha_Water_71

19

Feb2020
Media Advisory: Partial Closure of Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail due to Repairs
February 19, 2020Alpha_Water_71

03

Feb2020
News Release: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Issues Statement on Death of Watershed Employee
February 3, 2020Alpha_Water_71

22

Oct2019
News Release: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Invited to Apply for National EPA Water Infrastructure Loan to Fund New Projects
October 22, 2019Alpha_Water_71

23

Aug2019
Media Advisory: Department of Watershed Management to Conduct Sewer System Evaluation
August 23, 2019Alpha_Water_71

07

Aug2019
News Release: DWM Confirms Water Within the Water Distribution System Is Clearing
August 7, 2019Alpha_Water_71

06

Aug2019
News Release: DWM Investigates Water System Discoloration
August 6, 2019Alpha_Water_71

31

Jul2019
News Release: DWM Boil Water Advisory Is Now Lifted for All Impacted Area
July 31, 2019Alpha_Water_71

30

Jul2019
News Release: DWM Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Most of Impacted Area
July 30, 2019Alpha_Water_71

30

Jul2019
News Release: Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect for Cities of South Fulton, Union City and Fairburn and a Portion of Southwest Atlanta at Cascade Road SW
July 30, 2019Alpha_Water_71

29

Jul2019
News Release: DWM Issues a Boil-Water Advisory for the City of South Fulton, Union City and the City of Fairburn Residents and Businesses
July 29, 2019Alpha_Water_71

29

Jul2019
Media Advisory: Boil Water Advisory Forthcoming
July 29, 2019Alpha_Water_71

19

Jul2019
Media Advisory: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management and the Georgia Department of Transportation to Perform Maintenance at Briarcliff Road NE and Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
July 19, 2019Alpha_Water_71

26

Mar2019
Media Advisory: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management to Repair Critical Infrastructure
March 26, 2019Alpha_Water_71