LIVE UPDATES: Multiple water main breaks in Atlanta being repaired as city experiences shutdowns – WSB-TV Channel 2

Earlier this afternoon, two major water main breaks left customers without water in a large area of ​​northwest Atlanta, from downtown to west, through midtown and southwest Atlanta. A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of metro Atlanta.

A water outage began at 5 p.m. in parts of metro Atlanta as workers began repairing the pipe. We don’t know when the water will return.

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management initially said the water disruption would be citywide, but later clarified it was limited to the affected area.

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The first main break was reported at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and James Boulevard. P. Brawley Drive around 8 a.m. A spokesperson for the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said Mark Winne, Channel 2 investigative reporter that the break was a 48-inch transmission line directly connected to the city’s water treatment plant. A second 32-inch main cable is also broken.

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The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said impacts from the main break are widespread and affecting downtown Atlanta. Some customers are without water and others have low water pressure.

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Stay with Channel 2 Action News for the latest on this developing story

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5:03 a.m.

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is investigating a possible water main break on Berkeley Avenue NW, according to the city’s water outage map.

4:40 a.m.

Work crews on scene at Atlantic Drive said Channel 2’s Veronica Griffin that they were able to quickly lock down the water main break overnight. Although water was temporarily shut off to an area of ​​about two blocks, they expect service to be restored before 6 a.m.

02:34

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management reported that another possible water main break on Atlantic Drive is under investigation.

The water main break on Beechwood Drive was repaired and service was restored shortly after 10 p.m.

10:36 p.m.

The Atlanta Police Department said they responded to the area of ​​11th Street NE and West Peachtree Street NE in reference to what appears to be a broken water main.

5:47 p.m.

Megan Thee Stallion announced on Twitter that tonight’s show at State Farm Arena has been postponed until Sunday evening.

“Unfortunately, we will have to postpone tonight’s show at State Farm Arena due to the massive water main break the city of Atlanta is experiencing,” she wrote. “I’m extremely disappointed because I had a huge surprise for the Hotties tonight, but we will follow the mayor’s protocol.”

State Farm Arena has confirmed that tickets for tonight’s show will be automatically honored on Sunday.

5:50 p.m.

Nine MARTA stations were closed due to the water outage. They include West End, Lakewood, Five Points, Georgia State, King Memorial, Inman Park, Candler Park, Bankhead and College Park stations.

4:35 p.m.

The interruption of water service will begin at 5 p.m. for the affected areas.

3:56 p.m.

The boil water advisory will remain in effect until DWM is permitted to lift it following sampling protocols.

3:23 p.m.

The DeKalb County Fire Department sent a 3,000-gallon water truck to the city of Atlanta.

“DeKalb County is honored to be able to support the City of Atlanta during this crisis,” said DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum. “DeKalb County stands ready to provide additional resources if necessary. »

2:37 p.m.

A third water main appears to have ruptured in the West Paces Ferry area. This break, on Beechwood Road, affects residents, businesses and fire hydrants in this area. It is not known whether this main break is linked to the other two.

2:23 p.m.

Parts of metro Atlanta in the shaded area will experience a water outage starting at 5 p.m. when crews begin making repairs. Residents in these areas are urged to prepare to be without water for an “indefinite” period of time.

The DWM is calling for immediate water restrictions to allow system pressures to recover.

2:12 p.m.

A boil water advisory has been issued for much of metro Atlanta. Anyone experiencing low pressure or outages is urged to boil water before drinking or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food and brushing teeth.

DWM also reports that another water main failed in East Atlanta, in the area of ​​2922 Glenwood Ave.

It is unclear when water will be restored or how many customers were affected.

2:10 p.m.

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management now says a 36-inch water main also broke. Both pipes are transmission lines that transport large volumes of water to the Atlanta metro area.