Disruptions caused by Scott Boulevard water main project frustrate DeKalb residents

A resident walks his dog on North Carter Road on Aug. 13.
A resident walks his dog on North Carter Road on Aug. 13. North Carter is one of several roads heavily affected by Phase III of the Scott Boulevard water main replacement project. (Dan Whisenhunt/Decaturish)

There are many ways to anger your neighbors.

Some people hold loud parties or put obnoxious signs in their yards. DeKalb County Watershed did it by announcing that a major project would be finished in nine months and working on it for over a year.

During an Aug. 13 meeting about Phase III of the Scott Boulevard water main replacement project, Decatur and Greater Decatur affected by it gave county watershed officials an earful about disruptions the project has caused. Watershed officials listened and apologized. Repeatedly.