Citywide update as of 8:30 a.m. June 4
Midtown/Downtown Water Pressure Check
All operations in the City are operating normally, including the airport, municipal court, Atlanta City Detention Center and E911 operations. Our critical infrastructure, such as Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory Midtown Hospital, are maintaining moderate to normal stress levels and are fully operational. The Fulton County Jail is also operating at normal stress levels. Hotels are reporting normal conditions and are ready to accommodate their guests as usual.
boil advisory area,
As a precaution and in accordance with Georgia EPD’s guidance for public advisories, a boil water advisory is still in effect. Residents and businesses can confirm specific areas by visiting:
https://coadwm.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=6f173ddd985a4789b40715a1fb748111
West Peachtree Street and 11th Street Update: Repairs ongoing
Our team continued to work through the night. By 6:26 a.m., the 30-inch pipe has been successfully placed into the pit, and our team is ready to proceed with the installation and conduct the remaining steps to complete and restore water service.
The Watershed Management Department will follow its flushing protocol for the system as a precaution and will sample the affected areas to confirm there is no contamination in the system. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division will advise the Watershed Management Department when the advisory can be lifted.
Old vs New Pipe
old pipe removed
Department of Catchment Management – Continuous Updates
Boone Boulevard and Brawley Drive update: Water main pipe break repairs completed
Crews completed several rounds of repairs to aging pipes at the junction of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and J.P. Brawley Dr.
For updates, stay tuned to local news outlets, and connect with us on our social media channels, including Facebook, X, Nextdoor and Instagram @ATLWatershed.
Atlanta Department of Transportation
emergency traffic advice
June 4, 2024
Road closure: West Peachtree Street NE
from 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE
WhatThe City of Atlanta Department of Transportation has closed the road on a portion of West Peachtree Street NE as Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews complete repairs to a water main pipe at the corner of 11th Street NE and West Peachtree Street NE.
Where?: West Peachtree Street NE from north of 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE
When?The road will remain closed until repairs are complete.
Description,
West Peachtree Street NE is closed from north of 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE. Access to the bike lanes and sidewalks on the east side of the street will be restricted. The west side sidewalk on West Peachtree Street is open and accessible to the public after 12th Street NE, but is closed from 10th Street NE to 12th Street NE, where repairs are being conducted.
To maintain the safety of the work crew and the public, we ask that pedestrians, e-scooter riders, and bicyclists avoid entering the construction zone between 10th Street NE and 12th Street NE. Please keep the construction zone clear of all traffic as crews work to repair the water main and restore water service to the surrounding community.
Questions and/or concerns regarding this closure may be directed to the Atlanta Department of Transportation at: atldot@atlantaga.gov
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
AFRD is providing a case of water to each household, which can be obtained from the following stations:
- Station 1
- Station 2
- Station 10
- Station 11
- Station 15
- Station 16
AFRD is also distributing water today, June 4, from 9am to 12pm at the following locations:
- W Peachtree and 10th
- W Peachtree and 12th
- Peachtree Walk and the 11th
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Operations at the airport are normal. There is no impact due to the water problem.
Department of Parks and Recreation
Camp Best Friends Summer Camp is fully operational and running as scheduled.
City of Atlanta pools and splashpads will operate as scheduled.
Public Works Department
In partnership with Home Depot (McDonough) and Publix, the Department of Public Works distributed 24K water bottles (24 pallets) over three days to senior residents, one of the area’s most vulnerable populations. DPW delivered bottled water to the following senior housing facilities from Friday through Sunday: AG Roads, Booth Tower, Brannan Towers, City Lights Apartment Homes, Columbia Senior Residences at Edgewood, MLK Senior and The Veranda at Auburn Pointe.
June 3, 2024 update
Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Atlanta, mayor contacts US Army Corps of Engineers – June 3, 2024 6:45 pm
, Boil Water Advisory Public Alert Map by DWM until June 3 at 6:45 p.m. ,
, Citywide updates 6.3.24 5:50 pm**
Mayor Andre Dickens and city leaders will hold a press conference on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
, Boiling Water Zone Map updated as of 6-3-2024 ,
Message from Mayor Andre Dickens.
City of Atlanta and Department of Watershed Management teams are working nonstop to repair the water main break that impacted you. We apologize for the disruption over the past day and assure you we will update as soon as they become available. Please follow the boil water advisory and check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.
We know this impacts your business and weekend plans, and we have mobilized all of the City’s resources to fix this problem as quickly as possible. I appreciate your patience. Please continue to follow updates here and on our social media channels.
Residents affected by power outages can pick up water from fire stations.
AFRD is providing a case of water to each household, which can be obtained from the following stations:
- Station 1
- Station 2
- Station 10
- Station 11
- Station 15
- Station 16
AFRD is also distributing water tonight (June 3) from 6pm to 10pm and tomorrow (June 4) from 9am to 12pm at the following locations:
- W Peachtree and 10th
- W Peachtree and 12th
- Peachtree Walk and the 11th
, Boiling Water Zone Map updated as of 6-3-2024 ,
, Updated map of boiling water areas By 6-2-2024 ,
Press releases
Mayor Andre Dickens and city leaders will hold a press conference on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
, Update as of 06-03-2024 (4 am) Water supply is being disrupted due to work on West Peachtree and 11th Street ,
, Update as of 06-02-2024 (11:30 AM) DWM crews continue repair work at West Peachtree and 11th Street ,
, Update as of 06-02-2024 (6 AM) DWM crews continue repair work at West Peachtree and 11th Street ,
Repair work begins at West Peachtree and 11th Street
Mayor Andre Dickens and city leaders will hold a press conference on Watermains on Saturday, June 1, 2024
9:30 p.m.
, UPDATE – Repairs to water main pipe break are complete, boil water advisory still in effect ,
Press Release_Headlines_6pm Update_06-01-2024
Update – DWM issues boil water advisory for metropolitan Atlanta June 1, 2024 1:56pm
DWM issues boil water advisory for metropolitan Atlanta through May 31, 2024
, Boil Water Advisory Public Alert Map by DWM until June 3 at 6:45 p.m. ,
Progress photo
***Updated Boiling Water Zone Map as of 6-2-2024
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