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Atlanta Watershed issues boil water advisory impacting nearly 48,000 customers

By WSB-TV (ABC) - News · July 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Nearly 48,000 customers in South Fulton and Fairburn are under a boil water advisory following a power outage at a City of Atlanta water pump station.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management issued the advisory for residents ...

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The boil water advisory issued by the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management affects a significant portion of residents and businesses in South Fulton and Fairburn, totaling nearly 48,000 customers. This advisory serves as a disruption to daily life, particularly for vulnerable populations such as babies, seniors, and people with immune deficiencies who require extra precautions. The fact that the advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution, in accordance with guidance from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, suggests that the city is taking a proactive approach to ensuring public health and safety. As the department works to complete required sampling protocols, residents and businesses in the affected areas will need to rely on bottled water or boil their water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene. The duration of the advisory will depend on the outcome of these tests, making it crucial for the community to stay informed and follow the guidelines provided by the department.

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Category: safety · Published: July 17, 2026 · Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News · Reading time: 2 min

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