Boil water advisory issued for south Fulton County due to water main break
According to the Department of Watershed Management, there was a water main break on a 30-inch transmission main at Fairburn Road, near the intersection at Cascade Road.
Taking a bath or shower is safe as long as you’re careful not to swallow the water.
Here is what you should do during a boil water advisory: Boiling water To boil water • Fill a pot with water.
• Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let it boil for 1 minute.
If tap water is clear: • Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).
• Store disinfected water in clean container with a cover.
• Store disinfected water in clean container with a cover.
To sanitize containers: • Use unscented bleach (bleach that does not have an added scent).
• Make a sanitizing solution by mixing 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of unscented household liquid bleach in 1 quart (32 ounces, 4 cups, or about 1 liter) of water.
More information from the CDC, here.