Author: 10 Stewart
Effective immediately, as of 10:55 PM on Friday, January 5, 2018, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Peachtree Street, East Peachtree Street, Everett Street, College Street, and others in direct vicinity on Thursday, January 4, 2018 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...
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Peachtree Street, College Street and Vicinity on St. Simons Island – Thursday, January 4, 2018
DRINKING WATER WARNING
BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING
The St. Simons Island water system lost pressure in the area serving Peachtree Street, East Peachtree Street, Everett Street, College Street, and others in direct vicinity at 8:22 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 due to a leak caused by broken 6″ ductile iron main. Service is being restored now by BGJWSC staff. Following completion of the repair, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This...
Update Regarding Winter Storm Grayson – Wednesday, January 3, 2018
As of noon on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, our area continues to be under a hard freeze warning. Please continue to drip water to reduce the likelihood that your pipes may freeze. Our volume of stored water can keep up with this demand. We also have backup power at well pumping stations.
Dripping an outside spigot may help avoid the possibility of a sanitary sewer overflow in areas that are affected by a power outage as our sanitary sewer pumping stations may not be in operation. Water...
Administrative Offices Closed Wednesday, January 3, 2017
Due to the inclement weather forecast for our area tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3, the administrative office of the BGJWSC will be closed. We anticipate reopening Thursday morning at 8:00 am. We hope for your safety and ask for you to observe all necessary precautions to provide a safe environment for your family, your pets, your plants and your pipes.
Edit 5:34 pm – please turn off all irrigation systems to reduce the likelihood of ice on the sidewalks and roadways.
The following...
All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Fiddler Lane on St. Simons Island on Friday, December 29, 2017
Effective immediately, as of 3:55 PM on Saturday, December 30, 2017, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Fiddler Lane on Friday, December 29, 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 be considered to...
Commission Meeting Minutes – December 7, 2017
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Commission Meeting held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm.
Commission Minutes 12-7-17 with Attachments
To read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above, or you may see more below.
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Fiddler Lane on St. Simons Island – Friday, December 29, 2017
DRINKING WATER WARNING
BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING
The St. Simons Island water system lost pressure in the area serving Fiddler Lane at 4:22 pm on Friday, December 29, 2017 due to a leak caused by broken coupling on a 2″ PVC main. Service is being restored now by BGJWSC staff. Following completion of the repair, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which will take between 22 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of...
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes November 15, 2017
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
Finance Committee Minutes 11-15-17 with Attachments
To read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above, or you may see more below.
Commission Meeting Agenda – Thursday, January 4, 2018 @ 2:00 PM
For your consideration, please review the agenda for the Commission Meeting to be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Commission Meeting Room.
Commission_Meeting_Agenda_January_4,_2017 – Posted 1/2/18.
BGJWSC_Commission_Meeting_Public_Notice_January_4,_2018 – Agenda Pending. Posted 12/28/17.
All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Magnolia Street on St. Simons Island on Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Effective immediately, as of 4:20 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2017, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Magnolia Street on Wednesday, December 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 now be...