The mayor of Atlanta, Georgia issues an executive order declaring a state of water safety emergency.

Atlanta, Georgia Mayor Andre Dickens issued a water safety executive order on June 2, 2024.

The executive order is intended to allow the City of Atlanta to access resources in an expedited manner to address the disruption of the community’s water resources.

Dickens also declared a state of emergency on June 1, 2024, which would allow the city to quickly access needed resources.

Atlanta experienced water main breaks on Friday, May 31, 2024, leaving thousands without access to water. One of the two water main breaks was repaired on Sunday June 2, 2024.

The lack of drinking water has led to some hospitalized patients being moved to different locations. Most hospital operations are expected to return to normal, including appointments, procedures and surgeries.

Firefighters distributed water to residents while waiting for water service to be restored.

The city remained under a boil water advisory throughout the weekend and until Monday, June 3, 2024.

The first water main break began on May 31, 2024 and occurred at Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW and James P Brawley Parkway. The water main break led to the closure of attractions in downtown Atlanta, including a Megan Thee Stallion concert that was postponed until the end of the weekend.

The breakdown also forced the closure of the Georgia Aquarium, as well as several Fulton County libraries, and impacted City Hall and Grady Memorial Hospital.

The second incident occurred on May 31, 2024, at the intersection of Route 11^th and West Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. It was reported that water continued to flow into the street the next morning.