ATLANTA — As metro Atlanta counties struggle with Georgia's recent freeze, damaged water pipes are wreaking havoc for plumbers, landlords and residents.
Cracked and busted pipes have impacted water pressure in residential and commercial buildings - some have triggered water outages and boil water advisories.
Here's a list of resources so far:
- Water distribution events in Fulton County and Clayton County
- Boil water advisories
- What renters can do amid burst pipes
11Alive is working to bring resources and information as it is made available. Text "water" to 404-885-7600 for a list of resources.
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Live updates
11:45 p.m. | College Park said it's currently out of water-filling bottles. Officials said to bring your own filling bottles and buckets. Water will be available at the following locations beginning Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.:
- Fire Station 1
3737 College Street College Park, GA - Fire Station 3
5131 West Fayetteville Road College Park, GA
10:30 p.m. | Two Cobb County senior centers and one county library experienced water damage following three days of sub-freezing temperatures.
The West Cobb Senior Center and the Freeman Poole Senior Center suffered busted pipes that caused partial flooding inside the buildings. According to the city's website, both centers will remain closed until repaired.
Crews also responded to the Vinings Branch Library on Christmas Day, where a sprinkler line burst damaging the building. The damage will keep all facilities closed to the public at least through the New Year's Day weekend.
If you are interested in donating to programs and services provided by Cobb County Senior Services, click here.
9:15 p.m. | Henry County Water Authority announced its water system is operational and believes the worst conditions have passed.
After receiving a high volume of calls from customers experiencing pipe bursts and water leaks, crews were able to fix issues and are back to being operational.
It warns residents with warmer temperatures in the forecast, leaks could persist when lines thaw out further so they ask customers to still be cautious and vigilant of their water service and report any issues immediately.
7:45 p.m. | Clayton County Water Authority said it will open two bottled water distribution centers on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. for as long as supplies last. Officials said one case will be provided per vehicle. You can pick up the water at the fire department locations below:
- Station 4 - 1034 E. Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale 30296
- Station 13 – 264 North Main Street, Jonesboro 30236
5:32 p.m. | DEKALB WATER MAIN BREAKS
DeKalb County Watershed Management announced crews have completed repairs at Greenwood Place and Electric Avenue.
Crews are still making repairs at:
- Rowland Road
- I-85 and Shallowford
- Tucker Ind Road and Florence Street
- Wildcat Road and Rainbow Road
Residents are asked to report issues to the agency at 770-270-6243.
5:27 p.m. | Some Fulton County facilities will stay closed on Wednesday for ongoing repairs and water service issues. Find a list below:
Senior Services
- Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility
- Hapeville Senior Center
- New Beginnings Senior Center
- Camp Truitt Senior Center
- Bethlehem Senior Center
- New Horizons Senior Center
- Southeast Library
Libraries
- Dr. Robert E. Fulton Library at Ocee
- Milton Library
- Fairburn Library
- College Park Library
- West End Library
- Metropolitan Library
5:24 p.m. | Clayton County Water Authority officials have closed all four bottled water distribution sites early. The water authority reports it distributed 3,336 cases of water, forcing the early closures.
5:21 p.m. | The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is working to amend a ruptured waterline at the Fulton County Jail.
Portable toilets have been set up and inmates are receiving bottled water as crews work to make repairs. The sheriff is at the jail monitoring progress and the well-being of detainees, officials said.
5:00 p.m. | 11Alive Skytacker flew over McDonough Boulevard and Blashfield in Atlanta, where a water main broke Tuesday afternoon -- shutting off water service to about 50 homes.
4:10 p.m. | Two Marietta schools were damaged during north Georgia's frigid weather.
Sawyer Elementary suffered broken water and sprinkler lines which damaged its hallways, several classrooms and media center. The cafeteria inside Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center was also damaged.
Read about how employees came during their winter break to help tend to the damage.
4 p.m. | REPORT LEAKS
Clayton County Water Authority said leaks at vacant buildings are worsening outages. They're asking the community to help report these links.
Here's how:
By phone: Call 770-960-5200, listen to the entire message and then select “0."
Online: People can also report leaks via private message on Facebook @ClaytonCountyWater.
3:30 p.m. | WATER DISTRIBUTION SITES
Damaged water pipes from the recent freeze have caused water pressure to plummet in several cities, leaving some residents without water. Fulton County and Clayton County are hosting water distribution sites. One case will be available per vehicle.
3:23 p.m. | Fulton County Schools provided a statement after some damage over winter break:
“Fulton County Schools has experienced some damage over the winter break due to the recent severe cold weather. In approximately 14 buildings, FCS had pipe damage due to the deep freeze conditions. Maintenance crews addressed water issues immediately and have already begun repairs. All schools and administrative centers are expected to be open as planned on January 3rd to welcome back staff and ready for students to begin classes on January 4.”
3:00 p.m. | BOIL WATER ADVISORIES
Several counties are under a boil water advisory as the drop in pressure may make water unsafe to drink.
From pets to showering, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has offered answers to frequently asked questions about when one should boil their water and what scenarios call for it the most.
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