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Deputy Executive Director Andrew Burroughs Selected to Lead as Executive Director

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in General News.

During the public meeting of the BGJWSC Board of Commissioners on Thursday, November 7, Andrew Burroughs was offered the opportunity by unanimous vote to be contracted to serve as Executive Director, an offer he immediately accepted. Mr. Burroughs relocated to Glynn County in September 2017 to serve as the Deputy Executive Director for the JWSC. In that role, he has focused his efforts on improving operational efficiency through the implementation of strategic asset management. Having...

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Sanitary Sewer Overflow on Whitlock Street in Brunswick – November 7, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Sanitary Sewer Overflow.

The Brunswick Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission, operating under NPDES Permit GA0025313 in accordance with DNR Regulation 391-3-6-05 Emergency Actions, hereby make public notification of a wastewater spill that was reported on 11/7/19 at the corner of Whitlock St. and Old Jesup Rd. Date of Spill: 11/7/19 Time Reported: 8:00 am Location of Spill: Storm Ditch Whitlock & Old Jesup Brunswick, GA. 31523 Cause of Spill:  Bypass pump malfunction. A clamp connection failed in the storm...

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All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Island Retreat on Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 9:47 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Island Retreat on St Simons Island on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 have 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...

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All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Seabreeze Drive on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 12:42 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for the 500 and 600 blocks of Seabreeze Drive on St Simons Island on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 have 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...

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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Island Retreat on SSI – Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The St Simons Island water system lost pressure on the system serving Island Retreat due to a plumbing contractor making internal repairs to their private internal mains.  Service has now been restored and BGJWSC lab personnel have collected water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Thursday, November 7, 2019, at which time an all-clear message will be...

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Planned Road Closure for Repairs – 800 Block of Wolfe Street – Friday, November 8, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Road Closure.

Attention Road Closure Notification In order to perform sewer gravity main repairs in the area, including replacement of a collapsed 4″ service connection, the 800 block of Wolfe Street in Brunswick between Prince and Albemarle will be closed to thru traffic. The road closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. Friday November, 8th and last until 5:00 p.m. that afternoon. Homeowner access will be maintained but all other traffic should be prepared to take another route. For more information on the...

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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 500 and 600 Block of Seabreeze Drive – Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The St Simons Island water system lost pressure on the system serving the 500 and 600 block of Seabreeze Drive due to a private contractor digging into a 2″ PVC main.  Service has now been restored and BGJWSC lab personnel have collected water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at which time an all-clear message will...

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Planned Water Service Outage – Island Retreat – November 6, 2019

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Service Outages.

Attention Water Outage Notification In order for a private plumber to make internal repairs in the area, water service will be unavailable from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 for Island Retreat on Saint Simons Island. Once service has been restored on Wednesday afternoon, a boil water advisory will be issued until 24 hours following the last point of repair. The map below indicates the impacted area: Map provided by maps.google.com For more information on the...

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Human Resources Committee Meeting Agenda – Wednesday, November 13, 2019 @ 10:30 AM

Written by 10 Stewart on . Posted in Human Resources & Safety Committee Agendas.

For your consideration, please review the agenda for the Human Resources Committee Meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room. Human_Resources_Committee_Agenda_November_13,_2019 – Posted 11/7/19. Human_Resources_Committee_Public_Notice_November_13,_2019 – Pending Agenda.  Posted 11/4/19.

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