ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory issued on Friday, October 20, 2023, for the cities of South Fulton, Union City, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fairburn. 

The Department of Watershed Management crews continue working to repair a breach on a 30-inch transmission main located within the vicinity of 1041 Fairburn Road, SW. Pressures are normal throughout the system. 

Sampling has confirmed there was no contamination of the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking water meets or exceeds standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified. 

DWM is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of residents across the City of Atlanta and the cities of South Fulton, Union City, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fairburn. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this current issue. 

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