East Point water main repairs complete; advisory still in effect
Crews continue working on a water main break affecting the City of East Point on July 12, 2026. (Credit: City of East Point)
EAST POINT, Ga. - A water main break on Headland Drive has been repaired, but a boil water advisory will stay in place until environmental officials confirm the water is safe, East Point city leaders announced Sunday.
What we know:
Repair crews finished fixing the broken water main on Headland Drive. However, a boil water advisory remains active for area residents until further notice.
To lift the advisory, water quality testing must verify that the integrity of the water distribution system is completely back to normal.
Following Georgia Environmental Protection Division requirements, the advisory will stick around until a certified laboratory confirms all microbiological tests are negative for total coliform bacteria.
Samples must also show a minimum chlorine residual of 0.2 mg/L throughout the system, and the lab results must be submitted to and reviewed by state environmental officials.
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What we don't know:
City authorities have not yet confirmed exactly how many hours it will take for the laboratory testing to finish or when the water will be cleared for normal use. Officials have also not provided an estimate on when the closed stretch of road will reopen to drivers.
Why you should care:
People living in the area may notice temporary low water pressure over the next few hours while the distribution system recovers.
Additionally, the initial water main break caused massive damage to the pavement, creating a sinkhole that has made the roadway unsafe. Because of the safety hazard, Headland Drive is completely closed between Plantation Drive and Bryant Drive until crews can complete road restoration work.
What you can do:
Crews are continuing to work to safely restore the area. Residents who have questions can contact the East Point Water & Sewer Department directly by sending an email to water_sewer@eastpointcity.org.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an official community update issued by the City of East Point government.