Here's what you need to know when a boil water advisory is issued

ATLANTA — A boil water advisory has been issued for much of Atlanta after a water pipe burst at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone and James Boulevards. P. Brawley Walk.

A spokesperson for the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said Mark Winne, Channel 2 investigative reporter that the break was a 48-inch transmission line directly connected to the city’s water treatment plant. A second 32-inch main cable is also broken.

When a boil water advisory is issued, there are things you need to do to avoid getting sick.

Drink bottled water if possible.
Wash all fruits and vegetables with boiled or bottled water.
Use bottled boiled water when mixing with baby formula.
Laundry can be done as usual, but dishwashers should be set to a warm setting.
You can flush the toilet normally.
Do not use tap water to wash your hands.
Use hand sanitizer, bottled water or boiled water for 1 to 3 minutes. Make sure the boiled water has been cooled before use.
Do not use ice from ice cube trays, ice dispensers or ice makers.
Do not brush your teeth with tap water.
Do not swallow or splash while bathing or showering.
Do not feed your pets tap water.
Don’t rely on water filters because they generally don’t remove bacteria.
Do not use tap water if you have open sores, blisters, sores, have a weakened immune system, or have a chronic illness. Instead, use cooled boiled water or bottled water for bathing, cleansing the skin and shaving.

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