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Boil Water Alert Issued for Southwest Atlanta
12 Oct
Summary
- Southwest Atlanta, South Fulton, Fairburn, and Union City residents face boil water advisory.
- A water supply interruption at Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant caused the issue.
- Residents must boil water for one minute before consumption or use bottled water.
Residents and businesses in several southwest Atlanta communities, including South Fulton, Fairburn, and Union City, are now under a boil water advisory. The advisory was issued on Sunday, October 11, by Atlanta Watershed Management following an interruption in the water supply.
The interruption has impacted the Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant, necessitating precautionary measures for those in the affected zones. Individuals are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and then allow it to cool before drinking, cooking, preparing baby food, or brushing their teeth.
As an alternative, bottled water is recommended for all uses. Officials have also strongly advised against drinking from public water fountains within the designated advisory area. This measure ensures public safety until the water supply is fully restored and deemed safe for consumption.
