Press Releases

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews continuing work to repair the 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. Crews will be working overnight as they continue repairs. A boil water advisory is still in place until further notice. A detour remains in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More updates will be provided as available.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews continuing work to repair the 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. They will continue until the water pressure is restored. A boil water advisory is still in place until further notice. A detour remains in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays. More updates will be provided as available.

The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is issuing a boil water advisory for the area east of Moreland Avenue, west of Candler St/Clairemont Ave, south of Mason Mill, and north of Hosea Williams Dr. DeKalb residents who receive their water from the City of Atlanta are not affected by the boil water advisory. DeKalb County is committed to keeping residents informed throughout this process. Regular updates will be provided via official county communication channels. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s patience as we work diligently to restore water service.

The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management is actively repairing a significant water main break on Clairmont Road near Dresden Drive, impacting nearly 8,800 households and 20,000 residents in the Toco Hills area and surrounding neighborhoods. The break was caused by the age of the pipe, a cast iron structure installed in 1941.

DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews continue work to repair a 30” broken water main at 3661 Clairmont Road. Approximately 100 homes and several businesses in the area are experiencing low to no water service due to the damaged water line. Bottled water will be available to affected residents at the Race Trac located at 3630 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341.