Atlanta water woes extend into fifth day

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The city of Atlanta is heading into its fifth day of water problems, but the good news is that progress is being made.

Some people now have running water, but others still have to boil it. The boil water advisory for people living near the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and JP Brawley Drive has been lifted, but the advisory remains in effect for the Midtown area near West Peachtree Street and 11th Street, as well as neighborhoods on the east side of Atlanta.

The city of Atlanta released an update Tuesday morning on ongoing repairs in Midtown. They said crews were installing a new pipe at W. Peachtree Street and 11th Street and posted photos of the old and new pipes.

Mayor Andre Dickens and his team created a map that people can check to see if they still need to boil their water. Residents can enter their address to see if their home is under a boil water advisory.

>> VIEW THE INTERACTIVE BOIL WATER ADVISORY MAP HERE

So what’s next for Atlantans? Atlanta News First has learned the green light could take another day. Crews continue to work around the clock on repairs. Once the repairs are complete, they will need to take water samples and then wait 18 hours to see if the test comes back clean.

Once the water test results are clean, the boil water advisory will be lifted for those affected by the Midtown water main break.

Mayor Dickens said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have “boots on the ground” in Atlanta on Tuesday to help the city identify and resolve problems with the current water system.

Summer school programs for Atlanta Public Schools are canceled again Tuesday due to the ongoing issues. The school system was also forced to cancel classes Monday. For the moment, we do not know when the APS will resume its activities.

People needing water can pick up one box per household at the following fire stations:

• Station 1: 71 Elliot Street.
• Station 2: 1568 Jonesboro Road.
• Station 10: 447 Boulevard SE
• Station 11: 165 16th Street.
• Station 15: 170 10th Street.
• Station 16: 1048 Joseph E Boone Boulevard.

Port-a-potties are also available at these stations.

Atlanta Fire will also distribute water to the following locations on Tuesday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

• W. Peachtree and 10th Street
• W. Peachtree and 12th Street
• Peachtree Drive and 11th Street

DeKalb County residents affected by the water crisis can pick up bottled water at the Atlanta-DeKalb Social Services Complex, located at 30 Warren Street in Atlanta.

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