General News – Page 15 – Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Efforts Underway

Written by Jay Sellers on October 13, 2016. Posted in General News.

The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission (JWSC) is a small organization of less than 150 serving a customer base of over 30,000 accounts in a community with a population over 80,000. We aim to provide the best service that we can at a price that is reasonable. There are some things that we do well and some things that we know need improving. One of the focuses of the JWSC management team is to ensure that the systems in place to provide you service are not overwhelmed to the...

Administrative Office Opening – Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Written by Jay Sellers on October 11, 2016. Posted in General News.

Our administrative office at 1703 Gloucester St is officially open for walk-in business as of 12:00 noon today, Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

Administrative Office Closure Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11

Written by Jay Sellers on October 8, 2016. Posted in General News.

Due to property damage brought on by Hurricane Matthew, the administrative offices of the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission will be closed on Monday, October 10th and Tuesday, October 11th. The administrative offices will not resume regular business until 8:00 am on Wednesday, October 12th. All emergency services will still be available during this period by calling 912.634.0258.

Administrative Office Closure Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 – Updated

Written by Jay Sellers on October 5, 2016. Posted in General News.

Due to the potential for inclement weather brought on by Hurricane Matthew, the administrative offices of the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission will be closed beginning at noon on Thursday, October 6th and all day on Friday, October 7th. The administrative offices will not resume regular business until 8:00 on Monday, October 10th. All emergency services will still be available during this period by calling 912.634.0258. Update: As of 8:30, our offices have now closed...

Administrative Office Closure Friday, September 2 and Monday, September 5

Written by Jay Sellers on September 1, 2016. Posted in General News.

Due to the potential for inclement weather brought on by Tropical Storm Hermine, the administrative offices of the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission will be closed Friday, September 2nd. As we will also be closed in honor of Labor Day on Monday, September 5th, the administrative offices not will resume regular business until 8:00 on Tuesday, September 6th. All emergency services will still be available during this period by calling 912.634.0258.

Pending Sewer Connections Paid Prior to July 7th Clarification

Written by Jay Sellers on August 4, 2016. Posted in General News.

The following statement is being posted immediately following our Commission meeting this afternoon to clarify an incorrect rumor that individuals who had paid their tap fees prior to July 7, 2016 would not be allow to connect to the sewer system: This information is not correct. JWSC will honor the commitment we made when we accepted this payment. The cutoff date to connect to sanitary sewer basins that have been identified as operating beyond their safe, designed capacity was established at...

Public Notice – Exit 29 WPCP Local Pretreatment Program Approval

Written by Jay Sellers on June 8, 2016. Posted in General News.

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Suite 1152 East Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Local Pretreatment Program Approval In accordance with Chapter 391-3-6-.09, Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control, notice is hereby given of approval by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division of changes to a local pretreatment program for the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission. The...

Draft Industrial Wastewater Permit Issued to Quaker City Plating

Written by Jay Sellers on May 19, 2016. Posted in General News.

The Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission has issued a Draft Industrial Wastewater Permit (IWP) to one (1) local industry, pursuant to City of Brunswick & Glynn County Sewer Use Ordinance at Chapter 2-16-41, Article III, of the City of Brunswick & Article III, Section 22-41of of Glynn County Ordinances. Draft IWP was issued to Quaker City Plating, 2573 Sidney Lanier Drive, Brunswick, GA 31525. This industry discharges process wastewater to the Academy Creek wastewater collection...

Industrial Use Enforcement Response Plan

Written by Jay Sellers on May 19, 2016. Posted in General News.

The Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission has approved an Enforcement Response Plan, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR & 403.8(f)(5). The Enforcement Response Plan outlines the steps the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission will follow in enforcing the regulations on permitted industrial users to the sewage treatment plants. The plan was approved by the Commission on May 5, 2016. A copy of the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) is available to be viewed...

Canal Road Construction Update – May 13, 2016

Written by Jay Sellers on May 13, 2016. Posted in General News, Service Outages.

In cooperation with Glynn County Board of Commissioners and contractors performing work in the area, the BGJWSC would like to provide the following update regarding future road closure on Canal Rd in Brunswick: GLYNN COUNTY, Ga.- Contractors for the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission (JWSC) have been working to extend water and sewer along Canal Rd. in Brunswick since mid-April. The overall scope of work is expected to continue through mid-September. As a part of this project,...