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Water main breaks in Atlanta prompt boil water advisory, cancellations

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Water main breaks in Atlanta prompt boil water advisory, cancellations

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A major water main break was repaired early Saturday morning, but water services are still disrupted and a boil water advisory remains in effect in Atlanta a day after a series of breaks created water service problems and led to cancellations in much of the city and throughout downtown.

Highlights

The first water main break was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday at a location where three water mains intersect in the city, according to the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, and other water main breaks water were reported throughout the day Friday.

On Friday afternoon, the Ministry of Watershed Management announced it was issuing a boil water advisory “out of an abundance of caution,” allowing water services to continue until 5 p.m. to give residents residents time to prepare for repairs and water services were interrupted for large periods. the city, including the entire city center.

The first water main break was repaired early Saturday, according to a city news release, but the water system was still under pressure, water service had not yet been restored and the advisory boiling water requirement remained in effect.

The situation has led to the closure of local businesses and attractions, as well as the cancellation of several events, including a Megan Thee Stallion concert Friday night at State Farm Arena, which was rescheduled for Sunday – a show scheduled for Saturday is still planned. although the arena displayed on X is in communication with the city.

What does a boil water advisory mean?

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said all residents and homeowners who have experienced water outages or low pressure should boil water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing your teeth. The water should be boiled for at least a minute. Residents are asked not to drink water from public fountains. The water should be safe to use for “vigorous hand washing or showering with soap and tap water”, although the water should be boiled if used for hand washing before washing. food preparation.

To monitor

The city provides updates on its Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website.

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