Residents, business owners hope for water infrastructure solution [Video]

ATLANTA — Early Saturday, there was another water main break in Midtown.

It turned out to be a broken valve near Mary Mac’s Tea Room, according to Atlanta Watershed. 

It’s the sixth, potential break this week. 

It’s one of a plethora this Summer, all leading up to a meeting with the Atlanta City Council on Tuesday about prevention and repairs. 

Tahmarick Temple said he’s lived in Atlanta for 22 years, his entire life. He’s seen the water main breaks get worse over the years. 

“It was a big water break right there. And it forced our job to shut down,” Temple said. “We weren’t able to make (any) money for two days.”

Temple said the aging water infrastructure needs to be addressed expeditiously.

“These systems are old and vintage,” Temple said. “They’ve been having these same systems since the 60s. It’s 2024. It’s time to update it. So, if they (were) to update it and put the money where it should …