DeKalb Crews Continue Repairs to Water Main Leak on McLendon Drive

5:20 p.m. update

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews and contractors continue work to repair a 42-inch-diameter water main on McLendon Drive. 

Crews are currently cutting away the faulty section of the 50-year-old pipe to replace it. 

Traffic control specialists are directing traffic near the repair site where a lane is closed.

DWM will continue to distribute bottled water to affected homes in the area.

DeKalb County will continue to provide updates during the repair.

Residents experiencing low to no water pressure are encouraged to contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-270-6243.