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Established in 1942, DeKalb Department of Watershed Management (DWM) serves 700,000+ residents and services 5,000 miles of water and wastewater pipes. #DWMCares
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DeKalb Watershed customers: Countywide Boil Water Advisory Lifted. The new water main installed 24 hours ahead of schedule.
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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has lifted the
#BoilWaterAdvisory
for Area 2 (S. of E. College Ave, N. of Linecrest/County Line Rd, E. of City of Atlanta border & W. of I-285) after reviewing a series of microbiological test results from the area.
@ItsInDeKalb
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Residents experiencing low to no water pressure can pick up water at: County Line-Ellenwood Library, Scott Candler Library, Tucker-Reid Cofer Library & Exchange Park Recreation Center while supplies last.
@ItsInDeKalb
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After 30 minutes in water, 3-ply toilet paper will break down but during that same time, flushable wipes will not break down. |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
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#DWMCares
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Broken water main repairs completed in DeKalb county. The forty-eight-inch pipe was replaced 24 hours ahead of schedule.
#BoilWaterAdvisory
still in effect.
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#PublicWorksWeek
gives us a chance to pay tribute to DeKalb County
#EssentialWorkers
.
#ItStartsHere
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DWM completed repairs at (17)
#WaterMainBreaks
since
#ArticTemperatures
began. Also, crews will continue to repair
#WaterMainBreaks
at E. Ponce de Leon in Scottdale & Hammond Dr in Dunwoody. For more info, call DWM at 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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After 30 minutes in water, 3-ply toilet paper will break down but during the same time, flushable wipes will not break down.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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DWM is working to repair a
#WaterMainBreak
off Peachtree Industrial Blvd & Miller Rd. Crews are onsite to assess & begin working to repair the broken water main. For more info, call 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DWM is onsite repairing a 3rd
#WaterMainBreak
at I-85 & Shallowford Rd. Crews are also onsite at Peachtree Ind. Blvd & Miller Rd and Roland Rd repairing water main breaks; these may cause low to no water pressure & road delays in the area. For more info, call 770-270-6243.
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#BoilWaterAdvisory
remains for DeKalb County Watershed customers until microbiological tests confirm water is safe for consumption. Samples for testing were drawn from 49 sites throughout the county and submitted to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for evaluation.
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DWM met with 4th & 5th Graders at
#HendersonMillElementary
to talk about the affects of Fats, Oils & Grease (
#FOG
) on our sewer system. The students became
#GreenAmbassador
by agreeing to share the message with their family & friends.
#DWMCares
|
#WaterMatters
|
#ValueWater
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DWM has repaired the
#WaterMainBreak
off Peachtree Ind. Blvd & Miller Rd. and the water system is gaining pressure. Residents who were experiencing low to no water pressure should see increasing pressure in the system over the next few hours.
@ItsInDeKalb
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Georgia Environmental Protection Division lifted the
#BoilWaterAdvisory
for Area 1 (S. of Henderson Rd, N. of Rockbridge Rd, E. of I-285 & W. of the DeKalb/Gwinnett County line), after reviewing microbiological test results from those areas.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DeKalb drinking water quality report released as the County surpasses federal and state standards. Read the report here:
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After repairing the broken
#WaterMain
, water service was restored to residents on McLendon Dr. Customers experiencing brown water should to run the faucets inside & outside their homes/businesses to clear internal plumbing. For more info call 770-270-6243
@ItsInDeKalb
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Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages that puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
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#DWMCares
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Are you experiencing emergency issues with your DeKalb County Water service? Contact DeKalb Watershed Dispatch for help. Call (770) 270-6243 or email dekalbwaterops
@dekalbcountyga
.gov
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After 30 minutes in water, 3-ply toilet paper will break down but during that same time, flushable wipes will not break down. |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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Each day County workers display the essence of
#NPWW
by remaining on the frontline for you. If it matters
@ItsInDeKalb
& we're
#ConnectingTheWorldThroughPW
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Let's keep our sewer lines clear by not pouring Fats, Oils & Grease down the drain. We are all better off with
#NoFOGNoClog
!
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DWM reminds citizens to keep paper towels, sanitizing wipes or “flushable” wipes out of the sewer system.
#DWMCares
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#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
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DWM crews have been on site since 2pm repairing a
#WaterMainBreak
off Peachtree Ind Blvd & Miller Rd. Water customers may experience low to no water pressure during the repair & motorists should expect delays in the area; for more info, call 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DeKalb County
#FrontlineEmployees
delivers service to county residents every day.
#PublicWorksWeek
|
#ReadyAndResilient
|
@ItsInDeKalb
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DWM spends thousands of dollars monthly clearing sewer blockages & repairing broken lift station equipment due to flushable wipes. No matter what the package says, flushable wipes are not flushable!!!
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
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#DWMCares
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Clairemont Avenue Water Main Repair Update, 6:50 a.m.
•DeKalb Watershed crews completed repairs to the damaged pipe at 4 a.m.
•Crews are working to repair the road.
•Traffic continues to be rerouted in the area until further notice.
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During cold weather, protect your pipes from freezing by letting faucets drip, opening cabinets & storing hoses.
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
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#ProtectPipes
|
@ItsInDeKalb
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DeKalb crews are working to isolate and repair a 20-inch water main break at 920 Clairemont Ave., Decatur.
All lanes on Clairemont Ave. are closed from Scott Blvd to North Decatur Rd Any customer experiencing brown water should run their faucets until the water is clear.
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DWM is onsite repairing a broken
#WaterMain
on Roland Rd, in addition to the 1st
#WaterMainBreak
on Peachtree Ind. Blvd. Water customers may experience low to no water pressure during repair & motorists may see delays in the area. For more info, call 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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#DWM
spent the morning at
#RepHankJohnson
2020 Restoration Resource Fair at
#GoGPTC
to share
#NoFOGNoClog
info & talk about hiring opportunities. Community outreach is the best way to share DWM's message.
#ValueWater
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#WaterMatters
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How to maintain your septic system
1.Pumping the septic system every 3 - 5 yrs. will prevent it from overflowing.
2.Raw waste may flow into drinking water wells or runoff into streams & creeks.
#DWMCares
!
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At times unintentional discharges of raw sewage occurs in the system, this is called sanitary sewer overflows (
#SSOs
). They may occur after severe weather, improper system operation & vandalism.
#WaterMatters
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#DWMCares
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#ValueWater
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#NoFOGNoClog
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DWM spends thousands of dollars monthly clearing sewer blockages & repairing broken lift station equipment due to flushable wipes. No matter what the package says, flushable wipes are not flushable!!! .
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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DWM issues a
#BoilWaterAdvisory
for Area 1 (S. of Henderson Rd, N. of Rockbridge Rd, E. of I-285 & W. of the DeKalb/Gwinnett County line). Boil water for at least 1 minute & a rolling boil before drinking, cooking or preparing baby food. For more info, 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DWM issues a
#BoilWaterAdvisory
for Area 2 (S. of E. College Ave, N. of Linecrest/County Line Rd, E. of City of Atlanta border & W. of I-285). Boil water for 1 minute & a rolling boil before drinking, cooking or preparing baby food. For more info, 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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While DWM repairs
#WaterMainBreaks
in various neighborhoods, a
#BoilWaterAdvisory
continues for Area 2 (S. of E. College Ave, N. of Linecrest/County Line Rd, E. of City of Atlanta border & W. of I-285). For more info, 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DWM spends thousands of dollars monthly clearing sewer blockages & repairing broken lift station equipment due to flushable wipes. No matter what the package says, flushable wipes are not flushable!!!
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#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
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#DWMCares
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Today
#DWM
was happy to present a Laptop Computer to the cover winner of the 2020 Calendar Art Contest, a 5th Grader from
#StoneviewElementarySchool
! Pictured with DWM are the Art Teacher, Principal & Winning Student.
#DWMCares
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#ProtectTheSource
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#WaterMatters
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#ValueWater
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DWM is onsite assessing a broken
#WaterMain
on the 800 block of McLendon Dr. Residents & businesses may experience low to no water pressure during the repair & motorists should expect delays. For more info call DWM at 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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After coordinating DWM internship program for S.T.E.M. Students at DeKalb Academy of Technology & Environment (DATE) & Champion Middle Theme School, Dominique Carreker was recognized for her commitment to Champion’s STEM Academy.
#DWMCares
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#ValueWater
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#NoFOGNoClog
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Out of an abundance of caution, DWM is issuing a
#BoilWater
advisory for the area bounded by Scott Blvd on the north, Avondale Rd through Old Rockbridge Rd on the south, Interstate 285 on the east & DeKalb Ind. Way on the west. For more info, call 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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On Sat. 3/18 @ 9am –
@ItsInDeKalb
& DeKalb
#GirlsScouts
will distribute food & cookies at St. Phillip AME, New Birth Missionary Baptist, Beulah Missionary Baptist, Shy Temple CME, Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist, Berean Christian, The Covenant Church & Rehoboth Baptist
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After watching vibrant seniors workout at the Inter-generational Center at Exchange Park in Decatur, DWM shared information on FOG. The active group agreed not to pour Fats, Oils & Grease down the drain & will encourage their neighbors to do the same.
#NoFOGNoClog
!
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#EarthDay
celebrations kick off across DeKalb County with
@DeKalbWatershed
and
@KDBDeKalb
clean up efforts, workshops and community partners.
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How does Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) get into our sewer system?
#FOG
enters our plumbing system through home garbage disposals, the kitchen sink & toilets.
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
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A
#BoilWaterAdvisory
remains in effect for Area 1 (S. of Henderson Rd, N. of Rockbridge Rd, E. of I-285 & W. of the DeKalb/Gwinnett County line). For more info, 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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8:40 a.m. update - GA Power is onsite securing a compromised power pole on the 800 block of McLendon Dr. so DWM can repair the broken
#WaterMain
. Residents & businesses may experience low to no water pressure during the repair. For more info call DWM at 770-270-6243.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DMW ensures you won’t have to
#ImagineADayWithoutWater
, because
#WaterIsEssential
. Remember, if it matters, It’s In DeKalb!
#ValueWater
|
#IDWW
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Important Water Billing info
DeKalb County has new water billing account numbers. To find out how to get your new account number, visit .
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Calling all High School Filmmakers!
#MetroWaterDistrict
is hosting a Video Contest with the message: What is the Human Water Cycle? $1,000 for the winner | $750 for 2nd place – submit by 4/24. For more info visit:
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
|
#WaterMatters
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10:00 p.m. update – DWM crews were treated to pizza by a customer impacted by the
#WaterMain
break on McLendon Dr. The large tree was removed & DWM has begun repairs. Georgia Power has restored service to the area.
@ItsInDeKalb
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And the
#NoFogNoClog
Campaign rolls on! Dept. of Watershed had a great time with students from Barack Obama Elementary Magnet School at Gresham Recreation Center. The students learned not to pour Fats, Oils & Grease down the drain.
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Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages more frequently which puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
0
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Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages that puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk. |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
0
0
7
Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages that puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk. |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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DWM will be
#SmokeTesting
the sewer system in Northlake Pkwy & Motors Industrial Way to detect any defects in the sewer system. If smoke escapes throughout the sewer inside the house, open a window & it’ll escape the house.
@ItsInDeKalb
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DWM met with 3rd and 5th grade students at Sagamore Hills Elementary School to complete visual observations of a nearby stream.
#DWMCares
|
#AdoptAStream
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DWM visited Atlanta / DeKalb Senior Center to talk with 70 seniors about the
#NoFogNoClog
Campaign today. While the Seniors were celebrating Mother's Day, they eagerly took time out to gain info on not pouring Fats, Oils & Grease down the drain.
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DWM met the 3rd Graders at
#WynbrookeElementary
. The students learned best ways to dispose of Fats, Oils & Grease (
#FOG
) & become
#GreenAmbassadors
so they can share the
#NoFOGNoClog
message with their family & friends.
#DWMCares
|
#WaterMatters
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Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages that puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk. |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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You can avoid clogs by:
1.Not pouring Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) down the drain
2.Scraping plates & cookware before washing
3.Wiping excess FOG from plates, pots & pans before washing
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
0
0
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Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages more frequently which puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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The cautionary
#BoilWaterAdvisory
is cancelled after DWM successfully repaired a
#BrokenPipe
on McClendon Dr & GA EPD reviewed microbiological test results & authorized lifting the advisory. Complete time for restoration of normal water pressure may be up to 48 hrs
@ItsInDeKalb
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DWM spends thousands of dollars monthly clearing sewer blockages & repairing broken lift station equipment due to flushable wipes. No matter what the package says, flushable wipes are not flushable!!! |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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Since Metro Atlanta is not close to a major water source, it relies on surface water because a thick layer of granite extends under a large part of the region, which limits access to groundwater.
#ValueWater
| |
#DWMCares
|
#WaterMatters
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DWM encourages residents to keep Fatbergs (Fats, Oils &Grease) out of DeKalb’s Sewer System. |
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
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Flushable wipes do not breakdown like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages more frequently which puts your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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DeKalb County Watershed Management is preparing to commemorate National "Fix A Leak" Week with the several activities. Come out and learn how to avoid, detect and Fix A Leak
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After 30 minutes in water, 3-ply toilet paper will break down but during the same time, flushable wipes will not break down.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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DWM leads Commissioner Bradshaw & his staff on a tour of the Snapfinger Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The team is reviewing the facility, its upgrades & info on how best to prevent
#FOG
. After the tour, his office will share the
#NoFOGNoClog
message with his constituents.
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During cold weather, protect your pipes from freezing by letting faucets drip, opening cabinets & storing hoses.
#DWMCares
|
#ProtectPipes
|
@ItsInDeKalb
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Let’s avoid clogs by not pouring milk, syrups, batters & gravy down the drain.
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
. For more info visit
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The Chattahoochee River is DeKalb County’s water source, it’s located north of the county & upstream from Atlanta. |
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
|
#Watermatters
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Your home plumbing & DWM wastewater collection system is designed to handle toilet paper not wipes. |
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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From 3-7pm today, DWM will provide bottled water for DeKalb residents affected by City of Atlanta’s water main break at DeKalb County Human Services Complex, 30 Warren St, Atlanta. Remember, if it matters
@ItsInDeKalb
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The source for DeKalb County's drinking water is the Chattahoochee River. The County has a Raw Water Pumping Station in north Fulton County above the City of Atlanta. Download your water report here: |
#DWMCares
|
#WaterMatters
|
@ItsInDeKalb
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How does Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) get into our sewer system?
#FOG
enters our plumbing system through home garbage disposals, the kitchen sink and toilets.
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
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DeKalb’s drinking water originates from surface water like rivers, lakes, streams, ponds or reservoirs. |
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
|
#Watermatters
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DWM salutes Vikrant Ravi of Kittredge Magnet School for High Achievers on winning the
#2023WaterEssayContest
, for DeKalb County. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District sponsors the essay competition annually. Please see the middle schooler’s winning essay.
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Wet wipes marketed as flushable, cause problems in our drainage system.
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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Private Sanitary Sewer Overflow (
#SSO
) from Point A or Point B caused by maintenance issues or debris coming from the structure (collapsed line, roots, diapers, wipes, grease, kitty litter, etc.)
#DWMCares
|
#NoFOGNoClog
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DeKalb tests its water as often as hourly, 7 days a week at the water treatment plant to make sure it’s safe to drink.
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
|
#Watermatters
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You can avoid clogs by:
1.Not pouring Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) down the drain
2.Scraping plates & cookware before washing
3.Wiping excess FOG from plates, pots & pans before washing
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
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Comm. Steve Bradshaw applauding the "intentional relationship" between DeKalb schools and county gov't.
@ItsInDeKalb
@CommissionerSRB
@DKalbSanitation
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We can avoid clogs by pouring Fats, Oils & Grease into containers.
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
. For more info visit
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As we cook, we can avoid clogs by pouring Fats, Oils & Grease into containers.
#NoFOGNoClog
|
#DWMCares
|
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Flushable wipes do not break down like toilet paper; they often clog pipes & cause blockages that put your home plumbing & DWM’s wastewater collection system at risk.
@ItsInDeKalb
|
#KeepWipesOutOfOurPipes
|
#DWMCares
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Talking with seniors at Mason Mill Recreation Center about Fats, Oils & Grease. In between their quilting they got fired up about
#NoFOGNoClog
!
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The region’s streams are fed by rainwater, which varies yearly. On average,
#MetroAtlanta
receives about 50 inches of water per year & drought is cyclical due to rain variations. |
#DWMCares
|
#WaterMatters
|
#MakeEveryDropCount
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DWM created this interactive model of DeKalb County’s Water Treatment Process to show the water route from the Chattahoochee River to the tap in your home.
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
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#WaterMatters
|
#NoFOGNoClog
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For landscaping updates, scheduling restoration of property, paving & curbing and water/sewer repair requests: contact DWM at 770-270-6243 or dekalbwaterops
@dekalbcountyga
.gov . |
#DWMCares
|
#ValueWater
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