News Summary

Residents in the Paces neighborhood of Atlanta are experiencing significant water shortages, particularly in the Nancy Creek Road area, as crews investigate a potential main break. The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is actively working to address the outage, which has left homes without adequate water pressure for over 24 hours. Bottled water is being distributed to those affected. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through social media about updates and repairs as authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Water Outage Affects Residents in Atlanta’s Paces Neighborhood as Crews Investigate Potential Main Break

Atlanta residents in the Paces neighborhood, particularly in the Nancy Creek Road area near Northside Parkway, are experiencing significant water shortages as crews from the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management work to address an ongoing outage. Officials have yet to confirm a break or leak as the source of the disruptions, which have left some homes without adequate water pressure for over 24 hours.

To assist those impacted, bottled water is being distributed at 1424 West Paces Ferry Road in the tennis court area of the Westminster School until 10 p.m. today. The outage affects residents on Nancy Creek Road NW, Mount Paran Road NW, and Paces Ferry NW, who are reported to be facing little to no water pressure.

Water service disruptions may be temporary while crews continue their investigations and repairs. The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is actively monitoring the situation and has advised the public to check their social media platforms for the latest updates on the outage. Affected residents are encouraged to follow the Department on Facebook, X, Nextdoor, and Instagram for continued information on the progress of the repairs.

Background on Water Service Issues

This current water outage in the Paces neighborhood comes on the heels of a recent major water main break in Buckhead that caused considerable disruption. That incident involved a 108-year-old 16-inch pipe located on the east side of Peachtree Road. Water from that break erupted 30 feet into the air, resulting in a sharp decline in water pressure throughout the surrounding area.

The Mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens, and other city officials responded quickly to the Buckhead break, ensuring that repair crews worked overnight to address the problem. As the situation in Buckhead unfolded, residents and businesses were warned about potential reductions in water service or complete outages during the necessary repair process.

Crews have reported that they are currently waiting for results from utility location services before proceeding with essential repairs in some areas, underscoring the complexities involved in managing the city’s aging infrastructure. The Department of Watershed Management has emphasized the importance of preparedness for residents, urging them to be ready for potential water outages as repairs and investigations continue in both the Paces and Buckhead regions.

This situation remains dynamic, and further updates will be provided as new information is made available. The public is strongly encouraged to stay informed through the official channels of the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management as crews work diligently to resolve the issues affecting water service in these areas.

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Additional Resources

• 11Alive: Potential Water Main Break in Paces
• Fox 5 Atlanta: Peachtree Road Water Main Break
• WSB Radio: Water Outage near Nancy Creek Road
• Wikipedia: Water Supply and Sanitization in Atlanta
• WSBTV: Water Main Break Affects Businesses and Homes
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Water Supply