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Atlanta water problems: What areas were under a boil water advisory on Saturday

Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management announced water service would be halted at 5 p.m. Friday in much of Atlanta, including all of downtown, so crews can work to repair breaks on a 48-inch and 36-inch transmission line “that carries large volumes of water to the metropolitan area.”

Just after 2 p.m., the Watershed Management Department issued a boil water advisory “out of an abundance of caution.” The advisory affects any Atlanta water customers who have experienced a water outage or low water pressure. The order was still in place on Saturday.

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The areas affected included a broad swath of Northwest Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta and East Atlanta, among others. For example, restaurants across Little Five Points, Downtown, Grant Park, Old Fourth Ward, the West End, East Atlanta, Midtown, Inman Park and Candler Park were all forced to close due to water outages or low water pressure.

An Atlanta concert on Friday at State Farm Arena by Megan Thee Stallion was among a growing list of event delays or cancellations. If you are attending an event in Downtown Atlanta, it’s best to check the website or call ahead before driving a long distance.

Atlanta Watershed Management is posting updates on its website, Water Outage map from the city.

Credit: Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
What to do (and not do) during a boil water advisory 6 tips for coping without water service

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The city has a tipsheet for what to do during a boil water advisory, including this video:

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