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Hurricane Irma Strict Water & Sewer Conservation Plan

Written by Jay Sellers on September 11, 2017. Posted in General News, Service Outages.

Due to the significant power losses sustained in the area from Hurricane Irma, all customers of the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission are now under a strict water & sewer service conservation plan. Estimates by Georgia Power place restoration of electrical services to begin no sooner than tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The following measures must be followed by all citizens to preserve the integrity of our systems, promote public health, ensure...

Hurricane Irma Service Outage Status Report

Written by Jay Sellers on September 10, 2017. Posted in General News, Service Outages.

Due to the latest report from the National Weather Service, the BGJWSC has determined that the best course of action is to NOT turn off water and sewer services on St. Simons Island. The major determining factor for instituting cutoff procedures was the imminent threat of sustained tropical storm force winds. Though gusts may reach 60 mph, we expect winds to be within range of being able to adequately respond to any service outages. However, we do anticipate possible isolated to widespread...

Water and Sewer Service Explanations and Update for Sunday, September 10, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on September 10, 2017. Posted in General News, Service Outages.

The following update is being provided as of 1:54 PM Sunday, September 10, 2017 to help provide an understanding of what decisions are being made for the health and safety of those in the community served by the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission. History Many have indirectly communicated that they don’t understand the decisions made in setting the service emergency response plans up. First, let me revisit the events that occurred during Hurricane Mathew. The original...

Hurricane Irma Water & Sewer Service Availability

Written by Jay Sellers on September 7, 2017. Posted in General News, Service Outages.

Due to confusion over service availability and certain critical changes which have been made to the plan for water and sewer service throughout the Hurricane Irma storm event, BGJWSC is providing the following information regarding service availability: Water service will not be interrupted on the mainland. Water service will be maintained on the mainland unless water lines or assets are damaged by storm effects to such a degree that water service can’t be maintained. Water pump stations are...

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for 1100 Block of Ocean Blvd on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on September 7, 2017. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 1:oo PM on Thursday, September 7, 2017, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for the 1100 block of Ocean Blvd on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 has passed. Results have been verified by our state-licensed technician within a certified laboratory environment. This notification is an ALL-CLEAR and water used for drinking will no longer need to be boiled. Though the water from this system can now...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 1100 Block of Ocean Blvd on St. Simons Island – Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on September 6, 2017. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The St. Simons Island water system lost pressure in the area serving the 1100 block of Ocean Blvd at 10:48 am on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 due to a 2″ PVC main being hit by a private irrigation contractor. BGJWSC staff in onsite now restoring service. Once service is restored, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 22 and 24 hours, should be completed the...

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Shadow Lake Drive on Sunday, August 27, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on August 29, 2017. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 8:12 AM on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for 165 to 249 Shadow Lake Dr in Brunswick on Sunday, August 27, 2017 has passed. Results have been verified by our state-licensed technician within a certified laboratory environment. This notification is an ALL-CLEAR and water used for drinking will no longer need to be boiled. Though the water from this system can...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 165 to 249 Shadow Lake Dr in Brunswick – Sunday, August 27, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on August 27, 2017. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Brunswick water system lost pressure in the area serving 165 to 249 Shadow Lake Dr in Brunswick at or around 8:30 am on Sunday, August 27, 2017 due to a fire hydrant isolation valve failure. BGJWSC staff in onsite now restoring service. Once service is restored, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 22 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Monday,...

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Hampton Point Area on Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on August 23, 2017. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 4:28 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for portions of the north end of Hampton Point, including Hampton Club, the Hampton River Club Marina, Plantation Point, Rice Mill surrounding houses on St. Simons Island on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 has passed. Results have been verified by our state-licensed technician within a certified laboratory environment. This...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Portions of Hampton Point on St. Simons Island – Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Written by Jay Sellers on August 22, 2017. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The St. Simons Island water system will lose pressure in the area serving portions of the north end of Hampton Point, including Hampton Club, the Hampton River Club Marina, Plantation Point, Rice Mill surrounding houses at 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 due to a repair being made by BGJWSC staff on the public well. Service is expected to be restored by 2:00 today at which time BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water...