ATLANTA — Atlanta has set up water distribution sites for residents impacted by the water main breaks, according to a social media post.
Atlanta Fire Rescue said residents impacted by water outages can pick up one case of water per household at the following fire stations:
- Station 1 | 71 Elliot St. SW
- Station 2 | 1568 Jonesboro Rd. SE
- Station 10 | 447 Boulevard SE
- Station 11 | 165 16th St NW
- Station 15 | 170 10th St NE
- Station 16 | 1048 Joseph E Boone Blvd NW
The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management has also set up a bottled water distribution location for residents affected by the water main break. Residents can pick up water at the Atlanta-DeKalb Human Services Complex at 30 Warren Street SE.
Boil water advisory still in effect
Following the recent water main break, the city's boil water advisory remains in effect. Residents are reminded to boil their water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth to avoid potential contamination. The advisory, which was put in place as a precautionary measure, will remain until water quality tests confirm that the supply is safe for consumption.
More on the water main break
It all started early Friday, just after 8 a.m., when a break happened in the Vine City neighborhood near the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW and James P. Brawley Drive.
Water main break continues to impact businesses
Businesses in the area, including restaurants and retail stores, are still experiencing water outages, which are severely impacting their operations. Customers are advised to check with individual businesses for updates on their status.