On Friday, Atlanta experienced a series of water main breaks that resulted in water outages and low pressure in the downtown area. Three large water mains intersected, causing problems at local hospitals, jails, and shelters. As a result, attractions like the Georgia Aquarium remained closed on Saturday due to the ongoing issues.
The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management issued a boil water advisory for a large part of metro Atlanta and asked the public to conserve water to rebuild the pressure in the system. The department’s website was down and there were no social media updates since Friday night. Crews have been working to repair the breaks and restore service, but the situation has not yet been resolved.
Communication from the water department has been limited, with no updates since Friday night. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s concert was postponed to Sunday due to the water issues, while her scheduled performance at the State Farm Arena was still set to proceed as planned on Saturday.
The city government is working to address the water problems and has promised updates as they become available. Businesses and residents are advised to follow the mayor’s protocols and conserve water until the situation is resolved. The department’s efforts to repair the water mains and restore service are ongoing, with a focus on repairing the infrastructure and ensuring water access for all affected areas.