The North Fulton County Distribution System has issued a BOIL WATER advisory for a limited section of North Fulton County due to a water main break at Morris Rd. and Lathene Dr. in Milton.

The area is limited, incorporating approximately a quarter-mile radius of this location. The boil water advisory area is confined to the general area of Morris Rd, south of Lathene Dr. to Deerfield Ave and north of Lathene Dr. to Flamingo Rd. The main break may be disrupting your water supply or causing water pressure in parts of the water system to drop to very low levels. The advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution- there is the potential a health hazard may exist due to microbial contamination in these areas without positive pressure.

Water customers may refer to the Map to view their location and verify if it is impacted.

North Fulton County has already begun continuous sampling in the area.

To protect the public from a potential health hazard, customers in the area are advised to use only boiled tap or bottled water for drinking, cooking, or preparing food. To properly boil tap water for use, customers should:

• Heat water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the container.
• Continue heating the water for one minute once it begins to boil.
• Remove the water from the heat source and allow it to cool before use.

During a Boil Water Advisory, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that boiled tap water or bottled water be used for:

• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Washing food and preparing food and baby formula
• Making ice
• Drinking water for pets

Other activities, such as washing clothes and dishes, can be done without boiling tap water.

The advisory is in effect until North Fulton County has done the appropriate testing to be confident that there is no longer a public health concern. Customers will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted. Once the advisory is lifted, you should flush all faucets for at least two minutes before being used for drinking or food preparation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 404-664-5278.