DeKalb Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect
Decatur Metro | July 27, 2015 | 12:26 pmUPDATE: DeKalb’s boil water advisory has been lifted. Click here for more details.
In case you’re wondering, due to lack of updates today. From DeKalb County just a few mins ago…
DeKalb County announces the precautionary boil water advisory that was issued countywide on Saturday, July 25 is still in effect.
DeKalb Watershed Management sampled 20 water sites on Friday, July 24 and water 40 sites Saturday, July 25, which all showed negative for bacteria. Fifty water sites were sampled on Sunday, July 26, and those results are expected today.
As part of the county’s emergency response, sampling is conducted for both public safety assurance and to stay ahead of any regulatory requirements, following a decrease in water pressure to the system.
The loss in pressure experienced by DeKalb County residents during the weekend was a result of a break in a 48-inch transmission main approximately 20 feet underground in an area with gas, power and other utilities present. These obstacles required substantial coordination and care.
DeKalb Watershed Management maintains 3,200 miles of water lines and 2,600 miles of sewer lines.
Photo courtesy of DeKalb County