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🚨 The Gist: The City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management is working to repair a major water main break on 48-inch and 36-inch transmission lines, causing widespread water outages and low water pressure across the metropolitan area. A boil water advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Talk of The Town

Massive Water Main Break in Atlanta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2024June 1, 2024

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Cobb County Water System Online Services Are Out This Week: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

🚰 The Gist: Oconee County is currently under a countywide boil water advisory due to disruptions in water pressure from Bear Creek Reservoir. Water testing results are expected by 3 p.m. today.

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Oconee County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024

🔍 The Details: The Water Filter Guru's analysis, based on EPA's Toxic Release Inventory, casts a stark light on the volume of harmful chemicals entering America's waterways. This decade-long review, covering 2013 to 2022, highlights Georgia's troubling distinction and Augusta's critical role.

How Toxic is Georgia’s Water? Disturbing Details in New Report

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2024April 3, 2024

📌 The Gist: A 36" water main break in south Cobb County has led to a boil water advisory affecting several cities, including Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, and parts of Marietta and Smyrna.

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

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Tips and Knowledge

Everything You Need To Know About Gwinnett County Water

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Are you showering smart? It's a question Cobb County officials are encouraging residents to consider.

Your Government

Are You Showering Smart? Cobb County Wants to Help

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

In 2021, when Dade County Schools Superintendent Josh Ingle was in his first year on the job, his facilities manager came to him with an idea that seemed like a no-brainer: a program that would use federal funds to test his schools’ water fixtures for lead.

Is Your Child’s School Testing for Lead in the Water?

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJuly 25, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: DeKalb County residents face a possible hike in stormwater fees, marking the first rate increase in nearly two decades. The new proposal is part of an effort by the county to maintain and improve the area's water infrastructure.

DeKalb residents could see $48 per year increase in their water bills

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

The Gist: A Boil Water Advisory has been announced for some Monroe County water system customers, specifically affecting those residing on Talmadge Road and Boxankle Road. The advisory is expected to last until at least Saturday afternoon, April 1.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Monroe County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023

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Cobb County residents could see a higher water bill this month. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

The below freezing temperatures may be gone, but they have left their mark in several areas of Georgia. DeKalb County has issued a boil water advisory for several residents after the freezing temperatures caused burst pipes and water main leaks.

Parts of DeKalb County are under a boil water advisory. Is your neighborhood included?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

A water leak somewhere in Butts County is causing water problems for many residents and so far county officials have not located the source of the leak.

County officials search for mystery water leak in Butts County

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2022December 26, 2022

Industrial facilities released more than 5 million pounds of toxic chemicals into Georgia’s waterways in 2020, putting Georgia in 13th place nationwide, according to a new report released by Environment Georgia.

Georgia By The Numbers

5 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into Georgia’s water in 2020

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022

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Which county has the best tasting water in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2022June 3, 2022

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider a request at its next meeting to invest in a multi-million dollar project to produce clean drinking water for the county, supply water to underserved and unserved rural communities and create economic development opportunities.

Clean water project on tap for Walker County

by County NewsOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Boiling Water

Milledgeville under boil water advisory

by Thom ChandlerDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020

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Lawrenceville residents will see a water bill increase soon. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020