ATLANTA — A boiled water advisory has been issued for a large part of Atlanta after a water main broke at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and James. P. Brawley Drive.
A spokesperson from the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne that the break was a 48-inch transmission line that directly connected to the city’s water treatment plant. A second, 32-inch main has also broken.
When a boil water advisory is issued, there are certain things that you need to do so you don’t get sick.
- Drink bottled water if possible.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water.
- Use boiled of bottled water when mixing with baby formula.
- Laundry can be done as usual, but dishwashers need to be on the hot setting.
- You can flush your toilets normally.
- Do not use tap water for hand washing.
- Use hand sanitizer, bottled water or water that has been boiled 1-3 minutes. Be sure boiled water has been cooled before use.
- Do not use ice from ice trays, ice dispensers or ice makers.
- Do not brush your teeth with tap water.
- Do not swallow and water while bathing or showering.
- Do not feed your pets tap water.
- Do not rely on water filters because they do not typically remove bacteria.
- Do not use tap water if you have open wounds, blisters, sores, have a weakened immune system or a chronic illness. Instead use boiled cooled water, or bottled water for bathing, skin cleansing and shaving.
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