Author: Byron Bennett

Service Disruption Notice for Saint Simons Island – July 28, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 28, 2025. Posted in Service Outages.

UPDATE AS OF 9:14 AM: The distribution mains have been successfully flushed, and all air has been purged from the lines. Water tank pressure is steadily increasing, which is helping to resolve reduced water pressure. As adequate water pressure was maintained, water will not need to be boiled before use. Date: July 28, 2025Time Reported: 7:55 AM A temporary water service disruption was reported in the Saint Simons Island service district due to air present in the distribution mains. The...

Emergency Water Service Outage for Sea Island Road– July 28, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 28, 2025. Posted in Boil Water Advisory, Service Outages.

UPDATE AS OF 8:35 AM: Customers may be experiencing low water pressure caused by air in the distribution mains. No water quality issue has occurred. Crews are on site flushing hydrants, and an update will be posted once the situation has been resolved. English and Spanish Versions are Provided Below – A continuación se proporcionan versiones en inglés y español. Date of Outage: July 28, 2025 Time Reported: 7:55 AM Cause: Unknown Will Boiling Water Be Required?: Unknown What is...

The Flow Show – Episode 23

Written by Byron Bennett on July 23, 2025. Posted in Previous Project Updates.

In this episode of The Flow Show, we’re diving into three major projects currently underway at the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission as part of the SPLOST-funded improvements at Exit 29. These critical infrastructure upgrades are designed to support current needs and future growth in southern Glynn.

Road Closure – Reynolds Street & London Street – July 16, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 15, 2025. Posted in Road Closure.

Summary: To install a new Sewer Manhole on Reynolds Street, Reynolds Street will be closed at London Street through 1009 Reynolds Street. Date of Road Closure: July 16, 2025 Cause: Manhole Installation Estimated Time of Repair: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM What Happens Next: Updates will be provided via our website: https://www.bgjwsc.org/news Please also subscribe to our emergency notification system: https://www.bgjwsc.org/subscribe-to-updates/ Service District: Brunswick Approximate Area...

All-Clear Notification for Whispering oaks – Sunday, July 13, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 14, 2025. Posted in Boil Water Advisory, Service Outages.

Location: Whispering Oaks Date of Outage: July 13, 2025 Time Reported:2:30 PM Cause: Materials Failure Date/Time Restored: July 13, 2025 Effective immediately, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory 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...

Service Restored Notification for Rose Cottage on Saint Simons Island – July 14, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 14, 2025. Posted in Boil Water Advisory, Service Outages.

English and Spanish Versions are Provided Below – A continuación se proporcionan versiones en inglés y español. Location: Rose Cottage Date of Outage: July 14, 2025 Time Reported: 9:15 AM Cause: Materials failure Date/Time Restored: July 14, 2025 / 9:45 AM Will Boiling Water Be Required?: No What is a Boil Water Advisory? LEARN MORE HERE Please subscribe to our emergency notification system: https://www.bgjwsc.org/subscribe-to-updates/ Notificación de servicio...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Rose Cottage – July 14, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 14, 2025. Posted in Boil Water Advisory, Service Outages.

BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING English and Spanish Versions are Provided Below – A continuación se proporcionan versiones en inglés y español. Date of Outage: July 14, 2025 Time Reported: 9:15 AM Cause: Materials Failure Will Boiling Water Be Required?: Yes What is a Boil Water Advisory? LEARN MORE HERE Time of Repair: 6-12 hours What Happens Next: Notification will be sent when service is restored. An all-clear notification will be sent when water no...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for whispering oaks – Sunday, July 13, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 13, 2025. Posted in Boil Water Advisory, Service Outages.

BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING English and Spanish Versions are Provided Below – A continuación se proporcionan versiones en inglés y español. Date of Outage: July 13, 2025 Time Reported: 2:30 PM Cause: Materials Failure Will Boiling Water Be Required?: Yes What is a Boil Water Advisory? LEARN MORE HERE Estimated Time of Repair: Unknown at this time. What Happens Next: · Notification will be sent when service is restored. · An all-clear notification...

Sanitary Sewer Overflow at Academy Creek in Brunswick – July 11, 2025

Written by Byron Bennett on July 11, 2025. Posted in Sanitary Sewer Overflow, Service Outages.

The Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission, NPDES Permit GA0025313, in accordance with permit requirements, makes public notice of a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred on July 11, 2025 into the Academy Creek. Date of Spill: 7/11/2025 Time: 12:45 AM Location of Spill: 2909 Newcastle Street Cause of Spill: Heavy rainfall led to significantly increased flows at the plant. The planned capital improvement project underway at the facility has temporarily reduced high flow capacity...

Project Info – SPLOST Exit 29 Water Production Facility and Elevated Storage Tank – Division 3 Water Loops

Written by Byron Bennett on July 1, 2025. Posted in Current Project Updates.

Project Number: 2216S – SPLOST Exit 29 Water Production Facility and Elevated Storage Tank – Division 3 Water Loops District and General Location: South Mainland District – At the entrance of Planting Hammock Subdivision and adjacent to 186 Cinder Hill Drive in Brunswick, Georgia Total Budget: $418,000 Anticipated Construction Completion Date: February 2026 Details: The project consists of water loop installations along Planting Hammock and between Cinder Hill Drive and Bartram Trail via...