We at the BGJWSC understand the uncertainty and financial challenges that many households and commercial establishments are facing due to COVID-19. Given these unique and unprecedented circumstances we are offering impacted individuals and businesses the opportunity to request payment arrangements. Please click here to submit a request: https://www.bgjwsc.org/payplan
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Sections of Georgia Street & Barnes Plantation on SSI – Friday, May 1, 2020
DRINKING WATER WARNING
BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING
The Saint Simons Island water system lost pressure on the system serving sections of Sections of Georgia Street & Barnes Plantation, on Friday, May 1, 2020 due to a resident digging into a service lines. Once the repairs have been completed, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Saturday, May 2, 2020, at which time...
Administrative Offices Opening May 4, 2020
We thank you for your patience as we’ve kept our administrative offices closed since Monday, April 6. We will resume normal operations and business hours and will welcome your visit to our offices at 1703 Gloucester Street effective 8:00 on Monday, May 4.
Please be mindful that social distancing methods still apply, visitors into the lobby will be limited and there may be a delay if a line develops outside the building. Please consider calling or emailing staff in advance to confirm availability.
If...
LaDonnah Roberts Chosen to Serve as Deputy Executive Director
Ship navigation is something many in our community do for their career while others do it for fun. Steering a vessel of any size can be a challenge when faced with obstacles, weather events and limited resources. The captain of a ship will call on the assistant captain, often called the first mate, to supervise members of the ship’s crew, stand a regular watch to pilot, navigate and oversee the vessel while at sea, and help with daily operations.
In much the same way, steering an organization...
Update Regarding Hydrant Damage on Altama Ave – April 12, 2020
Last Sunday afternoon, April 12, a vehicle collided with a hydrant at the corner of Altama Ave and Egret Street.
BGJWSC Water Distribution Division staff responded and began isolating the water flow to prevent pressure and volume loss to critical facilities, such as the hospital. Seen here is Paul Herrin, operating a metal detector, and Dale Gamble, preparing to operate a valve key.
The high flow rate of water into the street prevented safe access to the valve used to isolate the hydrant from...
The Flow Show – Episode 2
What’s the latest project news at the JWSC? Check out Episode 2 of the Flow Show with Jason Vo!
Administrative Offices Closed from April 6 until Shelter-In-Place Lifted
In order to comply with Governor Kemp’s shelter-in-place order as an effort to combat the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to protect the health of our residents and our staff, the BGJWSC will close the administrative headquarters building at 1703 Gloucester Street in Brunswick on Monday, April 6, 2020 until the shelter-in-place has been lifted.
Though the offices will be closed to the public, staff members are working in the office, in the field and remotely as needed to enable...
BGJWSC’s Water Quality and Supply Remain Unaffected by Coronavirus
At the BGJWSC, the health, safety and well-being of our customers, staff and our community is our top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainly you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our customers and our staff as the situation evolves. We provide an essential service that is critically important and, much like many other companies in the U.S. and across the globe, we have established coronavirus preparedness...
Holiday Schedule – MLK Day 2020
Every day is a celebration of diversity at the BGJWSC. We’re proud of the well-trained, dedicated staff that we employ to serve our community 24 hours a day, 365 days every year. Whether you are a rate payer or a visitor to the community, you benefit at home, work or play from the hard work performed by our staff made up of varied ages, races, genders, nationalities and backgrounds.
We recognize that our agency, our community and our country would look vastly different if not for the work...
BGJWSC Commissioner Position to be Filled by Grand Jury
The Glynn County Grand Jury is accepting letter applications through January 21, 2020 from persons interested in being appointed to the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission to serve the remainder of the term occupied by elected Commissioner Steve Copeland who is resigning.
Each applicant shall have been a resident of the city or county for at least 12 months prior to his or her appointment, shall be 21 years of age or older, and shall be registered to vote in this State. Applicants...