Media Advisories
P.M. WATER SYSTEM UPDATE for June 4, 2024
Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500 • Atlanta, Georgia 30303
P.M. WATER SYSTEM UPDATE for June 4, 2024
West Peachtree Street and 11th Street UPDATE: REPAIRS ONGOING
A 30-inch pipe has been successfully lowered into the hole, and our team proceeded with the installation and conducted the remaining steps to complete and restore water service. Concrete was poured around the high max coupling. Backfill with 57 stone. Turning on smaller valves on 11th St. Water is on at the Marriott Residence Inn and Eleventh Street Pub. Gradually charging the system.
Estimated timeline for the Water System to return to normal operation is between 7 am - 11 a.m.
The boil advisory stands for the area marked within the red boundary indicated below within the Boil Advisory Map. The Department of Watershed Management remains engaged with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Boil Advisory Impact Area:
The boil water advisory is still in effect out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public advisory.
Residents and Businesses can verify specific areas by visiting here: https://coadwm.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=6f173ddd985a4789b40715a1fb748111
Boone Blvd and Brawley Drive UPDATE: WATER MAIN BREAK REPAIR COMPLETE
Crews completed multiple rounds of repairs on the aging pipe at the junction of Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr.
For updates, stay tuned to local news outlets, and connect with us on our social media channels, including Facebook, X, Nextdoor, and Instagram @ATLWatershed.
ATLDOT Update
ROAD CLOSURE: WEST PEACHTREE STREET NE
FROM 10TH STREET NE TO 12TH STREET NE
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The City of Atlanta’s Department of Transportation has implemented a road closure on a portion of West Peachtree Street NE as the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews complete a water main repair at the corner of 11th Street NE and West Peachtree Street NE. |
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West Peachtree Street NE from north of 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE |
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The road will remain closed until the repair is completed. |
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West Peachtree Street NE is closed from north of 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE. Access to the bike lane and sidewalk on the east side of the roadway will be restricted. The west side sidewalk on West Peachtree Street is open and accessible to the public after 12th Street NE but is closed from 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE where the repair work is taking place. To preserve the safety of work crews and the public, we ask that pedestrian, The following detours are in place to accommodate the West Peachtree Street NW closure:
Traveling North on West Peachtree St NW Turn Right on 10th St NE Turn Left on Peachtree St NE Turn Left on 14th St NE Turn RIGHT on West Peachtree St NW
Traveling East on 10th St attempting turn left onto West Peachtree St NW Bypass West Peachtree St NW Turn Left on Peachtree St NE Turn Left on 14th St NE Tum Right on West Peachtree St NW
Traveling West on 10th St attempting turn right onto West Peachtree St NW Turn Right on Peachtree St NE Turn Left on 14th St NE Tum Right on West Peachtree St NW Questions and/or concerns related to this closure may be directed to Atlanta Department of Transportation at: atldot@atlantaga.gov |
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Update
AFRD is providing 1 case of water, per household, that can be picked up at the following stations:
- Station 1 71 Elliott St, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30315
- Station 10 447 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
- Station 11 165 16th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
- Station 15 170 10th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Station 16 1048 Joseph E. Boone Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
AFRD continues to operate at full capacity and has received support from three neighboring counties: Lamar, DeKalb, and Sumter. They have provided additional tanker resources to assist as needed.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Update
The Airport operations are normal. There is no impact from the water issues.
Department of Parks and Recreation Update
Camp Best Friends Summer Camp is fully operational and operating as scheduled.
City of Atlanta Pools and Splashpads will operate as scheduled.
Department of Public Works Update
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently maintaining regular service operations.
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