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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2015
Work Continues on Water Main Break
Another drop in pressure may occur overnight
DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County continues work on a 48-inch main transmission line at Henderson Mill and Evans Road, after the hydrant was damaged by a mowing crew working in the area.
Pressure was reduced overnight to get control of the flow of water. Pressure was restored to the system at 3:30 a.m., however the leak is still present.
DeKalb Watershed crews are engaging a contractor to assist us overnight. Similar to last night, DeKalb water customers may have a short interruption in water pressure while a valve in the line is closed to stop the current breach. At that time, crews will insert a new valve in the fire line to stop the leak.
The 48-inch transmission main is approximately 20 feet underground in an area with gas, power and other utilities present. These obstacles require substantial coordination and care.
No boil water advisory is indicated at this time. The system will continue to have additional testing to assure the water supply remains safe.
Known for its business and education hub, growing international community and natural wonders, DeKalb County Government is administered by Interim Chief Executive Officer Lee May and legislative policy is set by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. DeKalb County is home to more than 700,000 residents.
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You gotta be kidding me! You’re telling me a mowing crew caused this?? What they knicked the hydrant with the trimmer??