ATLANTA — Boil water advisories have been lifted for three out of four counties so far in the metro Atlanta area. Freezing temperatures previously damaged water pipes and valves, causing water pressure to drop in the counties.
The drop in pressure may make water unsafe to drink unless boiled beforehand. 11Alive has put together a list of counties with boil notices in effect.
Butts County
Around 11 a.m., officials in Butts County issued an advisory following a water main break. They said the advisory will be lifted once a bacteria test is done, which will take 24 hours, according to a Facebook post from the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority.
Clayton County - LIFTED
Friday update: Clayton County Water Authority said it has lifted its boil water advisory after the water was tested and has been deemed safe to drink and use.
A boil water advisory was issued for Clayton County residents after several pipe bursts were discovered in warehouses, businesses, schools and churches. The county is holding several water distribution events for residents as long as supplies last:
- Clayton County Fire Station 2 - 5329 GA Highway 42, Ellenwood, 30294
- Clayton County Fire Station 4 -1034 E. Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale 30296
- Clayton County Fire Station 13 - 264 North Main Street, Jonesboro 30236
- Clayton County Fire Station 14 - 4610 South Park Blvd, Ellenwood, 30294
DeKalb County - LIFTED
Wednesday update: DeKalb County lifted its boil water advisory after state officials approved its water.
Parts of DeKalb County are also under a boil water advisory. The county stated that those affected largely fall under two areas:
- Area 1 is south of Henderson Road, north of Rockbridge Road, east of I-285, and west of the DeKalb/Gwinnett County line
- Area 2 is south of East College Avenue, north of Linecrest/County Line Road, east of City Atlanta border and west of I-285.
The DeKalb County website listed maps of the affected areas. To see the maps, click here.
Forsyth County - LIFTED
Wednesday update: County officials lifted its boil water advisory for customers north of S.R. 369. Water quality tests show the water is safe for consumption without boiling.
Forsyth County officials issued an advisory on Christmas Day after water pressure dropped for some residents. Officials believed that one of the water valves froze, stopping the flow of water to one of their systems.
Further updates will be posted on their website.
The CDC recommends that water should reach a rolling boil before it is considered safe. If you cannot boil your water, it should be disinfected along with containers filled with water. For more information on what to do during a boil advisory, click here.