Boil water advisory lifted for Fairburn, South Fulton

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A boil water advisory has been lifted for the cities of Fairburn and South Fulton, according to Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management (DWM).

The advisory was issued on Saturday night after power went out at the Adamsville Pump Station and is “out of an abundance of caution,” the department said.

In an update issued Monday morning, the department said the water was safe to drink.

“Sampling results have confirmed that no contamination was detected in the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling,” the department said. “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. Also, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has been notified.”

When a boil water advisory is issued, residents are asked to follow specific safety practices.

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Residents should boil all water before using it or use bottled water for drinking, cooking and brushing your teeth.

On Sunday, the DWM said that power had been restored at the pump station, but the advisory is still in effect until further notice.

What residents should do if a boil water advisory is issued:

Residents and property owners experiencing a water outage or low water pressure should:

• Boil tap water for at least one minute after it reaches a rolling boil before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing infant formula/baby food, or brushing teeth
• Use bottled water for these purposes.

People at higher risk—infants, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system—should take extra precautions.

• Residents should also avoid drinking from public water fountains in affected areas.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.