Crews Complete Repair of Water Main in Tucker/Northlake Area: Possible discoloration may occur as system is restored

DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has completed the repair of a 48-inch transmission main at Evans Road and crews will begin to bring the main back online Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m. 

As water is fully restored there may be temporary discoloration. Particles accumulate in water mains and are stirred up as valves are operated and water flow patterns are changed. The discoloration isn't harmful but can stain.

DWM crews will simultaneously flush the water main to remove air and rust, but are unable to flush out individual service lines. Residents who notice a discoloration in the water should allow the water to run a few minutes to flush the line to their home or business.

In early March, DWM began repairing the more than 40-year-old pipe which runs along Henderson Mill Road.

For more information, contact DeKalb Watershed at 770-270-6243.