Georgia
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.
ATLANTA – City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management crews were called out late Thursday night to a water main break 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.