Boil Water Advisory Issued for Cities in South Fulton

October 21, 2023
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Cities in South Fulton

🚰 The Gist: The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory affecting the City of South Fulton, Union City, Palmetto, and Fairburn due to a possible breach in a 30-inch transmission main.

💧 Why It Matters: The advisory calls for immediate water use restrictions and impacts basic activities like drinking and cooking, posing potential health risks to residents.

What’s Happening:

  • DWM is investigating a possible breach at 1041 Fairburn Road, SW.
  • The affected areas may experience low or no water pressure.

🔍 Between the Lines:

  • The advisory will remain in place until the water department gets clearance based on sampling protocols.
  • Residents are advised to boil water for one minute past a rolling boil before use.

🏃 Catch Up Quick:

  • The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will advise when the advisory can be lifted.
  • The water department is following its flushing protocols to ensure there’s no contamination.

🖼️ The Big Picture:

  • Residents should continue to boil water or use bottled water until further notice.
  • Stay updated through local news and the Atlanta Department of Watershed’s social media channels.

This advisory is crucial for residents in the affected areas. For more information and precautions, visit Atlanta Watershed’s Boil Water Advisory Response page.

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