Boil-Water Advisory Lifted in Atlanta After Water System Problems

Boil-Water Advisory Lifted in Atlanta After Water System Problems
Water trickles out of a hose attached to a device that shuts off flow to a water main in Atlanta on June 3, 2024. Jeff Amy/AP Photo
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ATLANTA—Residents in Atlanta no longer must boil water before drinking it, officials said Thursday, six days after a water main break west of downtown affected service and spurred the advisory.

Normal water flow and pressure was restored citywide on Wednesday, but more time was required to test for bacteria to ensure the water was safe to drink.