Clayton County hosting multiple water distribution events on Wednesday

WSBTV.com News Staff
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Communities in the metro Atlanta area are continuing to host water distribution events amid water system issues.

On Wednesday, Clayton County will host two water giveaways from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Riverdale and Jonesboro.

One case of water will be provided per vehicle and ID is not required, according to the Clayton County Water Authority.

The giveaways will take place at the following addresses:

Station 4 — 1034 E. Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale 30296

Station 13 — 264 North Main Street, Jonesboro 30236

The Clayton County Water Authority and the Clayton County Board of Commissioners partnered to provide these sites, which are staffed by authorized employees and fire department personnel, according to a news release.

Additionally, Forrest Park will hold a water giveaway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Forrest Park Recreation Center parking lot.

And the Tabernacle of Praise Church International is hosting a water distribution for Clayton County residents between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

One case of water will be distributed per car on a first-come first-serve basis.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during a boil-water advisory, customers should do the following:

· Fill a pot with water.

· Heat the water until bubbles come quickly from the bottom of the pot to the top.

· Keep heating the water for another minute.

· Turn off the heat source and let the water cool.

· Pour water into a clean, sanitized container with a cover for storage.

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To report a water service outage, call the Clayton County Water Authority at 770-960-5200.

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