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Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Parts of Atlanta

Mayor engages U.S.  Army Corps of Engineers

ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory for the area affected by the water main break at Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr. The advisory, initially issued on Friday, May 31, 2024, is no longer in effect for this area.

Sampling has confirmed that the city’s public water may be used for all purposes and does not require boiling. The City’s drinking water meets or exceeds standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified.

However, an advisory remains in place for the Midtown area near West Peachtree and 11th Street and neighborhoods in East Atlanta. Residents in this area should continue to follow boil water precautions. To determine if your street is still impacted, you can visit the City of Atlanta's official website at atlantaga.gov , or this link or call 311 for confirmation.

Mayor Andre Dickens addressed the current situation, stating, "We are currently coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We have sought their assistance because they have the most experience in handling a crisis like this. They will help us develop a plan to assess and evaluate our aging infrastructure." U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have boots on the ground starting tomorrow.

For further updates and information, please refer to the City's website or contact 311.

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