Update at Saturday, May 23, 8:55 a.m.: The boil water advisory has been lifted, according to the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. The agency said sampling confirmed no contamination was detected in the city’s water system.
Update at 7 p.m.: As part of standard protocol, the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is conducting system flushing and water quality sampling to ensure there is no contamination. The advisory is expected to be lifted by Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., pending confirmation of water quality results.
Update at 4:15 p.m.: The boil water advisory remains in effect, according to a press release from the city.
Update at 12:27 p.m.: The city has posted a map of the boil water advisory area.
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has issued a boil water advisory for parts of the City of Atlanta due to an internal power failure at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant.
The affected areas include Downtown Atlanta, Vine City, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, Grant Park, Cabbagetown, Inman Park, East Atlanta, and along the Memorial Drive corridor to the East Lake Golf Club.
DWM is currently monitoring operations and systems pressures. The boil water advisory will remain in place until DWM is cleared to lift the advisory, following completion of sampling protocols.
This boil water advisory is out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public notice, according to a press release.
To protect the public from a potential health hazard, all residents and property owners who have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to boil all water prior to use or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food, or brushing teeth.
The water should be boiled for one minute past a rolling boil. Infants, the elderly, and those with immune deficiencies should be cautious. Also, do not drink water from public water fountains in the impacted area.
