LIVE UPDATES: Sources say water in city of Atlanta will be fully restored by Wednesday morning – WSB-TV Channel 2

Since then, several smaller pipes have run through the city, causing more localized water outages.

Channel 2 Action News was the only local news channel to speak directly to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about the water crisis Tuesday morning.

“I’m so ready for this to end, as are the people around here,” Dickens said. “Finally, we’re getting it in place, and we’re going to start pressurizing the lines soon and get some flow.”

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The Atlanta Watershed Department issued a boil water advisory Friday, which was partially lifted Monday for some areas, but not everyone.

To determine if your street is still affected, you can visit the official City of Atlanta website at (http://atlantaga.gov) or call 311 for confirmation.

LIVE UPDATES

8:15 p.m.

A 30-inch pipe was successfully lowered into the hole at 11th Street and W. Peachtree Street. Crews poured concrete around the maximum high fitting and opened smaller water valves on 11th Street. Water is back at the Marriott Residence Inn and Eleventh Street Pub. The system recharges gradually. Municipal authorities estimate that the water supply system will return to normal in this area between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday. You can view the latest boil water advisory map here.

6:29 p.m.

A 6-inch water main was restarted after emergency repairs on Beecher Road. Water service was restored to 25 homes and two fire hydrants.

6:01 p.m.

Atlanta Public Schools summer school and programs will remain closed Wednesday at Midtown High School, Howard Middle School, Mary-Lin Elementary School, Hope-Hill Elementary School, Springdale Parks Elementary School, Whitefoord Inc. and Coan Middle School due to the presence of water. problems.

5:48 p.m.

Channel 2’s Audrey Washington was at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Bakers Ferry Road, where water was gushing out and causing a muddy mess. The water blocked a lane of traffic.

4:23 p.m.

NewsChopper 2 was in the area of ​​Armor Drive, where water was gushing from a broken pipe near the Sweetwater Brewing Company. It is unclear when this water main can be repaired.

4:09 p.m.

Members of the Army Crops of Engineers South Atlantic Division are heading to Atlanta to help solve the water crisis:

“The Corps is working with the City to explore the viability of conducting a States Planning Assistance Study to complete a comprehensive physical and operational assessment of the entire City of Atlanta water system” , officials said.

3:52 p.m.

Channel 2 Action News has learned that the city of Atlanta’s water will be fully restored by Wednesday morning.

2:26 p.m.

The Department of Watershed Management is investigating a possible water main break at Martin Luther King Dr and Bakers Ferry Rd SW.

2:03 p.m.

Crews are investigating a possible water main break on Martin Luther King Dr and Bakers Ferry Rd SW, which could result in a temporary interruption of water service to residents and businesses.

13 hours

The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation has implemented a road closure on a portion of West Peachtree Street NE as Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews complete a water main repair at the corner of 11th Street NE and West Peachtree Street NE.

Access to the cycle path and sidewalk on the east side of the roadway will be restricted. The sidewalk on the west side of West Peachtree Street is open and accessible to the public past 12th Street NE, but is closed from 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE where repair work is taking place. To maintain the safety of work crews and the public, we ask that pedestrians, e-scooter users, and cyclists refrain from entering the construction zone between 10th Street NE and 12th Street NE. Please keep the construction area clear of ALL types of traffic while crews work to repair the water main and restore water services to the surrounding community.

11:59 a.m.

Crews are conducting emergency water repairs at Clayton Road and Armor Drive NE. Water was temporarily interrupted to businesses and a fire hydrant.

11:04 a.m.

The Department of Watershed Management is reporting another water main break at 2256 Beecher Road affecting 25 homes and businesses as well as two fire hydrants.

Another breakage was reported at 432 Fairlock Road. Water was shut off to 40 homes and businesses and one fire hydrant.

10 hours

The boil water advisory remains in effect “out of an abundance of caution.” The Georgia Division of Environmental Protection will advise when the boil water advisory can be lifted.

09:00

The AFRD provides 1 case of water, per household, which can be collected at the following stations:

• Post 1
• Post 2
• Post 10
• Post 11
• Post 15
• Post 16

AFRD is also distributing water to the following locations TODAY JUNE 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

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

6:21 a.m.

Atlanta Watershed says a 30-inch pipe was successfully lowered into the downtown hole. Crews will proceed with the installation and complete the remaining steps to complete and restore water service.

Monday 6 p.m.

Atlanta city leaders are turning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for help evaluating its water infrastructure.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said Tuesday that the Corps of Engineers “will have boots on the ground.”

“We asked for their help because it is the government entity that has the most experience in a crisis like the one we are going through with aging infrastructure,” the mayor said on Monday.

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