DeKalb County residents near Covington Highway can breathe a sigh of relief as the Department of Watershed Management crews have successfully wrapped up repairs on a troublesome 12-inch water main break. The incident took place at the junction of Covington Highway and Wellborn Road, thrusting the community into an unwanted intermission from their routine water use.
As reported by the County's official news release, the restoration of water pressure marks the end of this chapter for the affected citizens, though the story isn't entirely closed. Residents are advised to run their taps to clear any remaining brown water, even though there are currently no active reports of water outages. County officials say water service remains stable.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible as restoration work continues, with traffic controls and detours in place. Patience is advised as DeKalb streets gradually return to normal. For those seeking depth or clarity on matters related to the water main repair or its impact on daily life’s canvas, DeKalb County Water Operations stands ready to engage. They can be reached either at their virtual address [email protected] or by dialing 770-270-6243.
