Why are Griffin residents advised not to drink tap water?

Griffin residents are advised not to drink tap water due to a fuel spill at the Atlanta airport that may have contaminated the Flint River.

What is being done about the water contamination in Griffin?

Griffin officials shut down water intakes from the Flint River, are using water from an unaffected reservoir, and are testing their water supply to ensure safety.

Where does the Flint River originate?

The Flint River originates near the Atlanta airport, with much of its headwaters flowing under the sprawling airfield.

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Griffin Residents Told to Avoid Tap Water After Fuel Spill

31 Jan

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Summary

Fuel spill at Atlanta airport potentially contaminates Flint River.
Griffin advises over 20,000 customers to use bottled water.
City is testing water and using an unaffected reservoir supply.

Griffin Residents Told to Avoid Tap Water After Fuel Spill

A fuel spill occurred Friday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, prompting concerns about potential contamination of the Flint River. As a precautionary measure, the city of Griffin, which serves over 20,000 water customers south of Atlanta, advised residents on Friday not to consume their tap water.

Officials in Griffin stated that the contaminated water might not have reached the city but chose to shut down water intakes from the Flint River as a precaution. The Flint River originates near the airport, with its headwaters flowing under the airfield before heading southwest. Griffin is currently sourcing drinking water from an unaffected reservoir in Pike County and flushing its system. The city is actively testing its water to confirm its safety for consumption.

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