Boil water advisory partially lifted in Atlanta, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to arrive June 4

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 Boulevard and J.P. Brawley Drive. The advisory, initially issued on Friday, May 31, is no longer in effect for this area, officials said today, June 3.

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, officials stated. 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.  Crew were still working to repair the break Monday night, officials said.

To determine if your street is still impacted, visit the City of Atlanta’s website at (http://atlantaga.gov) 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 more updates and information, please refer to the City’s website or contact 311.