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
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Updates
Dec. 30
8:30 p.m. | Clayton County Water Authority officials announced the boil water advisory for the county has been lifted.
Dec. 29
6:30 p.m. | After days without water, Clayton County leaders said with the exception of seven apartment complexes and two mobile home parks -- service has been restored. However, for some, including several Clayton County Schools the damage caused by the big freeze may linger a little longer. You can watch 11Alive's Bobeth Yates' latest update below:
5:45 p.m. | East Point provided an update Thursday evening saying its part crews continue to work diligently to fully recover its water system. You can read its full statement below:
4:51 p.m. | Clayton County Water Authority reported abnormal water system pressure in various parts of the county. The Clayton County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a temporary outdoor burn ban in the county. This ban will prohibit yard debris from burning regardless of the weather conditions of the day.
The burn ban will remain in effect until CCWA reports normal operations within the county.
3:30 p.m. | Crews restored a water main break that closed Reynolds Road in Clayton County Wednesday night. Crews are still working around the clock to restore water to other parts of the county.
1:40 p.m. | Clayton County Water Authority General Manager said during an 11 a.m. press conference that several apartments and mobile home park communities continue to have low pressure or no pressure due to leaks on their side. Officials are in the process of making repairs at the following locations:
- PineView Apartments – 985 Mt. Zion Rd., Morrow – a leak on their side
- Legacy at Riverdale – 6603 Church Street, Riverdale – no water due to leaks on their side
- Arrowhead Townhomes – 330 Arrowhead Blvd, Jonesboro – leak on their side
- Lakeside Townhomes – 5577 Riverdale Road, Atlanta – leak on their side
- Enclave Apartments – Ft. Gillem - leak on their side
- Village on Riverwalk – 5329 Riverwalk Lane, College Park – no water, their issue
- Clayton Village Mobile Home Park – 6347 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, - leak on their side
- Deer Creek Mobile Home Park – Daniel Drive, Stockbridge – leak on their side
- Forest Valley Mobile Home Park – 4379 Hwy. 42, Ellenwood - leak on their side
Officials said it's critical that all leaks are identified as quickly as possible to be repaired, or the meter shut off to stop water from flowing and pulling from the county's water distribution system. Officials reminded property owners to check for internal leaks.
1:00 p.m. | College Park said it you notice a water hydrant running near Jackson Street Pump Station in Ward 3, officials are working on removing air from the line to allow proper operations.
12:50 p.m. | Given recent record cold temperatures causing ruptured pipes, the Office of Elections and Registration in Clayton county has moved to a temporary location at 1285 Government Circle in Jonesboro. Call 770-477-3372 for more information.
11:05 a.m. | Clayton County provides an update:
8:29 a.m. | In DeKalb County, JenCare Senior Medical Center is hosting a water bottle giveaway for residents. The center is at 2124 Candler Road Decatur, GA 30032. The giveaway will be Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.
7:00 a.m. | A water distribution event is being held in Jonesboro today at the CCWA location off Flint River Road from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., or until supplies last.