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Here’s what you need to know when a boil water advisory is issued – WSB-TV Channel 2

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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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