Boil Water Advisory Issued for Downtown Atlanta

Power Failure:: The advisory was triggered by an internal power failure at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant.

Affected Areas:: The advisory primarily affects the downtown corridor and areas east of downtown Atlanta.

Precautionary Measure:: The advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution, following guidance from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

Safety Measures:: Residents and businesses experiencing water outages or low water pressure are advised to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food, or brushing teeth.

Vulnerable Groups:: Infants, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems should take extra precautions.

Use bottled water whenever possible.

If boiling water, bring it to a rolling boil for one minute.

Wash fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water.

Use boiled or bottled water when preparing baby formula.

Use the hot setting on dishwashers.

Avoid using tap water for hand washing, brushing teeth, or if you have open wounds.

Do not drink from public water fountains.

Q: How long will the boil water advisory last?

Q: What should I do if I have open wounds?

If you are in the affected area, boil your water before consumption until the advisory is lifted.

Stay informed about updates from the Department of Watershed Management and local news outlets.

Take extra precautions if you are an infant, elderly, or have a weakened immune system.