It took several days, but Atlanta has good water across the city again. The city’s boil water advisory was officially lifted early Thursday, June 6.
“We are pleased to announce that the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory for the entire City of Atlanta! Thank you again for your incredible patience and support during this challenging time,” the City said in a social media post.
A day earlier, the City of Atlanta announced that ater services have been fully restored for residents. “We understand the significant inconvenience and hardships caused by this unexpected disruption, and we sincerely apologize to all affected residents,” the city said.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said, “Tuesday night, last night the Department of Watershed Management finished the repairs and were able to close up the whole,” he said.
Early Tuesday, a contingent from the Army Corps of Engineers planned to arrive in Atlanta to help with the city’s water crisis, which has stretched into another week. The crux of the issue, according to several city officials, is the Atlanta’s crumbling infrastructure.
Many of the affected pipes were built in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, city officials have said.
Atlanta’s boil water advisory was lifted for certain portions of the city as the Department of Watershed Management updated its map of the impacted areas. If your residence or business falls within the boundaries of this new map, please continue to follow boil water protocol.
Updated: Atlanta Boil Water Advisory
As of 7 p.m., Monday, these were the areas of Atlanta still under a boil water advisory:
If you need water, here are the fire stations that can give you a free case, according to the latest information at 8 p.m. Monday.
Station 11 – 165 16th St. – Atlantic Station
Station 15 – 170 10th St. – Midtown
At about 4 p.m. Sunday, the Atlanta Watershed Management social media accounts said that out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance, the boil water advisory is still in effect for residents and businesses in the impacted areas.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens told residents that water service had been restored to many of the residences, businesses, and hydrants in the surrounding area where two water main breaks occurred a day earlier.
“We understand the urgency of this situation and are working tirelessly to provide accurate and timely updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this challenge together,” the agency said.
Watershed also reported that the six-inch water main near the intersection of Euclid Ave. NE & North Avenue has been turned on after the emergency repairs were completed. NE. Water service has been restored to 35 homes and four hydrants, the agency said.
Also at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the Department of Watershed Management said that the Atlanta boil water advisory would stay in effect and that it would continue to follow its flushing protocols to ensure that there is no contamination.
At 7 p.m., on Saturday, the City of Atlanta announced that the water main break repair was complete.
“Crews have completed multiple rounds of repairs on the aging pipe at the junction of Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr.,” the city posted. “The system is gradually being brought back online to allow for the rebuilding of system pressures.”
In this article, you’ll find a boil water advisory map, Atlanta fire stations who have cases of free water available and what the City is doing to get the water back to normal.
When Will the Atlanta Boil Water Advisory Be Lifted?
As for the boil water advisory, the City said that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division would advise the Department of Watershed Management when to lift it.
”Crews have completed multiple repairs on the aging pipe at Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr.,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens posted. “The system is gradually being brought back online to rebuild pressures. The boil water advisory remains in effect as a precaution per Georgia EPD guidance.”
The good news came one day after Dickens was criticized for being a no-show as the face of the city, when the water issues began.
Dickens told addressed residents about midday Saturday, telling them that there was no definitive time when the water issues will be resolved.
Several businesses across Atlanta were either without water or low on it after two major water main breaks — Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and James P. Brawley Dr. and W. Peachtree St. and 11th St. — crippled parts of the area on Friday.
Dickens apologized to city residents, promising them that watershed management employees were working “as fast as they can and as carefully as they can” to solve the water issues.
“I will be candid. Overnight we did not do the best job of communicating. We could’ve done a better job over the past day and for that, I apologize,” Dickens said.
The first water main break happened around 10 a.m. on Friday, but the city didn’t tell residents about it until around 5 p.m.
The City announced fire stations that had free cases of water on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
“Attention Residents: Station 10 is currently out of water,” the city said. “Affected residents can still pick up water at the following fire stations. One case per resident, the City said.
Station 1: 71 Elliot St
Station 2: 1568 Jonesboro Rd
Station 16: 1048 Joseph E Boone Blvd
Boil Water Advisory Issued Across Atlanta
As a result of the water issues, the city issued a boil water advisory, which means that residents are cautioned that they should use bottled water or boil tap water. This is because a boil water advisory means your community’s water has, or could have, germs that can make you sick.
Advisories may include information about preparing food, drinks, or ice; dishwashing; and hygiene, such as brushing teeth and bathing. Boil water advisories usually include this advice:
Use bottled or boiled water for drinking, and to prepare and cook food.
If bottled water is not available, bring water to a full rolling boil for 1 minute (at elevations above 6,500 feet, boil for 3 minutes). After boiling, allow the water to cool before use.
Boil tap water even if it is filtered (for example, by a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water).
Do not use water from any appliance connected to your water line, such as ice and water from a refrigerator.
Breastfeeding is the best infant feeding option. If you formula feed your child, provide ready-to-use formula, if possible.
Atlanta Boil Water Advisory Map
Here is the boil water advisory map as of Saturday, 4 p.m.
Atlanta Events Postponed
Several big events, including concerts from Houston artist Megan Thee Stallion had to be canceled on Friday and Saturday’s show was in the balance as well.
“Unfortunately, we will need to reschedule tonight’s show at State Farm Arena due to the massive water main break that The City of Atlanta is experiencing,” Megan told her fans.
“I’m extremely disappointed because I had a huge surprise for the Hotties tonight, but we will follow the Mayor’s protocol. Tonight’s show is rescheduled for THIS SUNDAY June 2nd,2024. We will still move forward with tomorrows show, Praying for the people who lost access to water due to this situation,” Megan said.
Explore Your Atlanta
Atlanta has just what you need, not just today but every weekend. From exploring the city’s diverse restaurant scene to taking in a beautiful park greenspaceor even checking out the hidden gems, Atlanta has some of everything.
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
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