Work session scheduled to address preventing future Atlanta water main breaks [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The City of Atlanta is trying to tackle persistent water main breaks that continue to pop up.

Atlanta City Council members are days away from a meeting to discuss serious solutions.

On Friday, the Department of Watershed Management said it was investigating another potential water main incident off Woodland Avenue. The city said this incident could result in water disruption for residents and businesses in the area.

Service to several Buckhead apartment complexes was restored Thursday night following a water main break.

The city said that the break happened at the intersection of Lakeside Drive NE and Kingsboro Road NE.

About a month ago, a series of water main breaks in Atlanta disrupted water service, bringing businesses and simple everyday functions to a halt for some residents

But the city is hoping to address repairs and ongoing water issues.

The City Utilities Committee will hold a work session on water main break repairs on Tuesday, July 9.

The announcement…