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Paint spill into Lanier appears minor, no threat to drinking water

A small amount of paint spilled into Lake Lanier near Thompson Bridge on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Drinking water has not been affected, according to officials.

02012019 PAINT 1.jpg — A small amount of paint spilled into Lake Lanier near Thompson Bridge on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Drinking water has not been affected, according to officials.

A small amount of paint was spilled into Lake Lanier on Monday when Georgia Department of Transportation contractors were painting Thompson Bridge in North Hall.