Crews making emergency repairs to Buckhead water main

The city is making emergency repairs to a 16-inch water main in the southern portion of Buckhead, the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management said Sunday afternoon.

The work is being conducted at 200 Colonial Homes Dr. NW, the department reported, just west of Peachtree Road. It’s affecting water service for eight apartment complexes, 10 homes and seven hydrants.

The department did not provide additional details about the situation.

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