DeKalb Issues ‘Cautionary’ Boil Water Advisory

UPDATE – 12:30 P.M.

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.

Click here for a map of the advisory area:
DeKalb Boil Water Advisory WebMap
 

Resident Advisory
•    Boil Water Advisory: DWM previously stated that a precautionary boil water advisory may be issued. Out of an abundance of caution, residents are now advised to boil their water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food until further notice. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil.
•    According to DWM’s standard operating procedures and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s guidance, a boil water advisory is mandated. The water main break caused a small section of the system to briefly drop below the 20 PSI threshold which triggers a boil water advisory.  
•    As service is restored, customers in the affected area may experience brown water and are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes/businesses to clear the internal plumbing.
•    DWM will increase its normal testing of water samples in the area.
 

Bottled Water Distribution
Bottled water is available at the following distribution centers: 
o    Fire Station 1 – 1670 Clifton Rd.
o    Fire Station 3 – 24 N. Clarendon Ave.
o    Fire Station 7 – 1712 Columbia Dr.
o    Fire Station 9 – 3858 N. Druid Hills Rd.
o    Fire Station 20 – 2919 Warren Rd.
o    RaceTrac – 3630 Clairmont Rd.
 

Contact Information
Residents experiencing water service issues or requiring additional information are encouraged to contact the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management:
•    Email: dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov
•    Phone: 770-270-6243
 

Stay Informed
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.