Atlanta deals with major water crisis as Democratic mayor comes under fire

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Burst century-old water pipes have kept Atlanta under a boil-water advisory since Friday, putting some Georgia residents on edge.

Last week, a series of breaks occurred to two main water pipes: one that was installed in 1910 and the other that was installed in 1930. The pipes burst Friday afternoon, leaving residents in downtown and midtown Atlanta without water over the weekend and into Monday.

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