ATLANTA – The Department of Watershed Management will begin repairing a water main break at the intersection of Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr. at 5 p.m. This will result in a water outage and/or low water pressure in metro Atlanta.

The boil water advisory is still in effect out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public advisory. The Department of Watershed Management calls for immediate water restriction to critical uses only to allow system pressures to rebuild. The boil water advisory will remain in place until DWM is cleared to lift it following sampling protocols.

To protect the public from a potential health hazard, all residents and property owners who have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to boil all water before using or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food, or brushing their teeth. The water should be boiled for one minute past a rolling boil. Infants, the elderly, and those with immune deficiencies should be cautious. Do not drink water from public water fountains in the impacted area.

Vigorous hand washing or showers with soap and tap water should be safe for basic personal hygiene. However, if washing hands to prepare food, use boiled (then cooled) water and handwashing soap.

The Department of Watershed Management will follow its flushing protocols for the system as a precaution and has sampled the affected zones to affirm that there is no contamination in the system. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will advise the Department of Watershed Management when the advisory can be lifted.

For updates, stay tuned to local news outlets, and connect with us on our social media channels, including Facebook, X, Nextdoor, and Instagram @ATLWatershed. Click HERE to learn precautions to take during a boil water advisory.

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