Paulding County announced on May 24 that a water main break in the Yorkville area is affecting most of the community. The county said a contractor is currently on site and repairs are underway.
The outage impacts residents’ access to water services in Yorkville, prompting an apology from the county for the inconvenience. Timely repair efforts are ongoing to restore normal service as soon as possible.
“We apologize for this inconvenience,” Paulding County said in its statement.
While not directly related to the current outage, Paulding County has seen growth and demographic changes in recent years. Enrollment at Paulding County schools increased by 1.3% in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 31,332 students enrolled; white students made up 50% of the student body, black students accounted for 30%, Hispanic students comprised 12%, and multiracial students represented 6%, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Further updates regarding repairs or restoration of water service may be provided by county officials as work progresses.
