Water main break near Georgia State Capitol disrupts service

City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management crews open a fire hydrant to help relieve pressure on a water main after a break near the Georgia State Capitol on Jan. 23, 2025.

Repairs continue on a water main break that happened late Thursday night near the Georgia State Capitol.

Officials say a private contractor hit a water main.

What we know:

The break happened in the 200 block of Piedmont Avenue SE near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Officials say the contractor hit a 12-inch water main.

Service in the area has been impacted.

FOX 5 crews spotted around 11 p.m. a fire hydrant relieving pressure and flushing the system.

What we don't know:

It was not immediately clear when the leak would be repaired.

Some customers nearby could experience temporary water disruption, but the severity has not been fully assessed.

What you can do:

Those who experience low or no water pressure should contact the Atlanta Watershed.

The Source: The details in this article were provided by the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. FOX 5 crews also responded to the scene.

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