Boil Water Advisory Issued in DeKalb County: Is Your Neighborhood Affected?

January 15, 2025
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What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for areas bounded by Moreland Avenue, Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue, Mason Mill, and Hosea Williams Drive. Officials say the pressure drop occurred after a water main break and triggered the advisory under Georgia’s environmental safety rules.

Residents in parts of DeKalb County are being urged to boil their water before use, following a water main break that temporarily dropped system pressure below safe levels.

What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for areas bounded by Moreland Avenue, Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue, Mason Mill, and Hosea Williams Drive. Officials say the pressure drop occurred after a water main break and triggered the advisory under Georgia’s environmental safety rules.

What You Should Do: Residents in the affected zone are advised to boil all water for at least one minute after it reaches a rolling boil before using it for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food. This precautionary measure will remain in effect until further notice.

Why It Matters: Officials say some residents experienced low to no water pressure, which could have introduced contaminants into the water system. DeKalb County has increased water quality testing to ensure safety.

What Residents Might Experience: As service resumes, some homes and businesses may notice brown water. To address this, the county suggests running faucets, both inside and outside, to clear plumbing systems.

Take Action: Bottled water is available at the following distribution centers:

  • Fire Station 1: 1670 Clifton Road
  • Fire Station 3: 24 N. Clarendon Avenue
  • Fire Station 7: 1712 Columbia Drive
  • Fire Station 9: 3858 N. Druid Hills Road
  • Fire Station 20: 2919 Warren Road
  • RaceTrac: 3630 Clairmont Road

Stay Informed: For updates and assistance, contact the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management at 770-270-6243 or email dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov. The county assures residents it will provide regular updates through official channels.

What’s Happening: The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for areas bounded by Moreland Avenue, Candler Street, Clairemont Avenue, Mason Mill, and Hosea Williams Drive. Officials say the pressure drop occurred after a water main break and triggered the advisory under Georgia’s environmental safety rules.
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.


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