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Boil water advisory impacting nearly 48,000 customers continues on Saturday
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Nearly 48,000 customers in South Fulton and Fairburn are still under a boil water advisory Saturday morning following a power outage at a City of Atlanta water pump station.Watershed Management told Channel 2 Action News they expect the advisory to be lifted by 4 p.m. on Saturday.[DOWNLOAD: Free ...
Key takeaway Watershed Management told Channel 2 Action News they expect the advisory to be lifted by 4 p.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
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: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Nearly 48,000 customers in South Fulton and Fairburn are still under a boil water advisory Saturday morning following a power outage at a City of Atlanta water pump station.Watershed Management told Channel 2 Action News they expect the advisory to be lifted by 4 p.m. on Saturday.[DOWNLOAD: Free ...
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