Boil water advisory issued for northern Clayton County after contractor hits water main - WSB Atlanta

Boil water advisory issued for northern Clayton County after contractor hits water main - WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County issued a precautionary boil water advisory after a contractor hit a water main Tuesday.

The county said in the advisory release that the advisory is issued to customers on the north end of Clayton County that experienced low pressure or no water.

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A Georgia Power contractor hit a 24-inch water main at 1187 Morrow Road while drilling, according to Clayton County Water Authority.

The City of Morrow Fire Department posted photos of flooding in one of its neighborhoods.

PLEASE AVOID THE AREA OF MORROW RD AND SKYLARK DR. A burst water main has caused significant flooding in the area. Posted by
City Of Morrow Fire Department, GA on Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Customers in Forest Park, Ellenwood, College Park, Morrow, and Lake City are under the boil water advisory.

“Any customers in these areas who experienced low pressure, or no water for a short time should boil water before consuming it as a boil water advisory has been issued as a precaution,” the CCWA release stated.

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CCWA said its water quality lab staff is collecting water samples for testing and once testing is complete and the water is deemed saved to consume, the advisory will be lifted.

Officials estimate the boil water advisory will end by 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

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