DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have finished repairing a 12-inch water main break near Covington Highway and Wellborn Road. Water pressure has returned to normal levels, and there are no current reports of outages.
Residents in the affected area may notice brown water. Officials advise running faucets inside and outside homes or businesses to help clear internal plumbing.
Traffic controls and detours remain as restoration work continues. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and anticipate delays.
For additional information, residents can contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department by email at dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov or by phone at 770-270-6243.
In related county news, enrollment at DeKalb County schools declined by 2.2% during the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year, with a total of 98,287 students enrolled (https://www.gadoe.org/). White students made up 14% of the student body in that period (https://www.gadoe.org/).
