Water Main Break Updates: Water pressure being restored; boil water advisory still in effect; City Hall closed Wednesday

****Wednesday, March 7, 1 p.m. update from DeKalb County:
Water Pressure Returning to Parts of County, Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect

Earlier this morning, DeKalb Watershed crews isolated the break in the 48-inch water main near Buford Highway and pressure is slowly being restored throughout the county. Despite restoration, DeKalb County Watershed customers are still under a boil water advisory.

In order to protect the public from a potential health hazard, all customers that have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to boil all water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Customers should continue to boil their water until they are notified that the water system has been restored to full operation, and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption. Visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov for updates during the water main break event.****

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookhaven, GA, March 7, 2018 – Due to a water outage, Brookhaven City Hall is closing at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 7. The Planning Commission work session and meeting scheduled for 5 and 7 p.m. this evening are also cancelled.

The Brookhaven Police Department, Municipal Court and the recreation centers at Briarwood and Lynwood will remain open. Check www.brookhavenga.gov for more updates.

DeKalb Schools are also closing early. Updated school information can be found at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/

FROM DEKALB COUNTY:

Crews are working locate and isolate the source of a large water main break on Buford Highway which is causing low water pressure in the area.

A break has occurred in a 48-inch transmission main near 5718 Buford NE Highway, Doraville.

Currently, there is no water at the DeKalb County Police Department Headquarters in Tucker.

The county’s fire department is working with other agencies to address low water pressure along Buford highway.

The watershed customer service line is busy. Customers should check with www.dekalbcountyga.gov for updates.

While DeKalb County’s water plant is pumping at capacity, the plant is experiencing low pressure.

In an abundance of caution for our citizens and to protect the public from any potential health hazards, residents in the affected area are being asked to boil water for at least one minute after water comes to a rolling boil prior to drinking, cooking or preparing baby food. 

Residents are advised to conserve water.

More information will be communicated as available. For more information, contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at 770-270-6243.

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Media Contact:
Ann Marie Quill
Communications Manager
404-637-0508/AnnMarie.Quill@BrookhavenGA.gov