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DeKalb County Battles Water Outage Due to Damaged Main on Covington Road

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Published on July 20, 2025
DeKalb County Battles Water Outage Due to Damaged Main on Covington RoadSource: Google Street View

DeKalb County residents may have experienced low or no water pressure due to a damaged water main located at 33 Covington Road. According to a statement from the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management, the break was caused by a CEI fiber optic contractor.

Local customers are experiencing the effects of disrupted water service across the area. Crews have responded quickly to isolate the problem, focusing on both the 16-inch and 36-inch water mains to limit additional impact, information about the incident was initially released through DeKalb County’s official news update.

Residents seeking information or updates can contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 770-270-6243.

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