DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews are continuing efforts to repair a 36-inch broken water main located at 3124 Midway Road. According to county officials, there have been no reported water outages in the area at this time.
Residents and businesses nearby may notice brown water during the repairs. The department advises affected customers to run their faucets both inside and outside to help clear internal plumbing systems.
Traffic controls are currently in place while repairs are underway, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible due to expected traffic delays.
Anyone experiencing low water pressure is asked to contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department by email at dekalbwaterops@dekalbcountyga.gov or by phone at 770-270-6243.
In related information, DeKalb County schools saw a decrease in enrollment by 2.2% for the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year, with a total of 98,287 students enrolled. White students represented 14% of the student body during that period, making them the third largest ethnic group within the district (https://www.gadoe.org/).
