Author: Byron Bennett

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 600th Block of Oglethorpe St – Thursday, January 11, 2024

Written by Byron Bennett on January 11, 2024. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Brunswick water system loss pressure on the system serving the 600th Block of Oglethorpe St, on Thursday afternoon, January 11, 2024, due to a 2-inch watermain re-route. Once repairs are made and service has been restored, our BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed on the afternoon of Friday, January 12, 2024, at which time an...

SSI – Wesley Oaks Circle Watermain Improvements – January 9th, 2024

Written by Byron Bennett on January 8, 2024. Posted in Road Closure.

Attention Road Closure Notification In order to perform watermain upgrades in the area, Westley Oaks traffic will experience a delay in traffic beginning Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. The road closure will begin at or about 8:00 a.m. and will be an ongoing process. Traffic should be cautious when entering the area. This work is required due to lines likely installed more than 40 years ago. BGJWSC staff will be working diligently to complete the upgrades in a timely manner. For additional...

Project Info – Mainland Brunswick – Pump Station 4044 Rehabilitation

Written by Byron Bennett on January 2, 2024. Posted in Previous Project Updates.

Project Number: #2105 District and General Location: PS4044, 130 Altama Connector, in the North Mainland District Total Budget: $2.0M Anticipated Construction Completion Date: September 2024 Details: This project’s scope of work primarily includes the following: Demolition of existing sewer station equipment and accessories Security fencing and related site work New precast concrete sewer station with piping, equipment, and electrical upgrades Retrofit the wet well and convert the...

The Flow Show – Episode 17

Written by Byron Bennett on December 29, 2023. Posted in Previous Project Updates.

Currently, the JWSC has around 16 active construction projects we manage. I want to report our progress on three of them: North Mainland Water Loops Construction, Pump Station 4044 Rehabilitation Project, and Dunbar Creek Water Pollution Control Facility Rehab. For More info, please visit. www.bgjwsc.org

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Harrogate Rd/Palm Dr on December 23, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 24, 2023. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 10:15 AM on Sunday, December 24, 2023, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Harrogate Road and Palm Drive, December 23, 2023, 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...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Harrogate Rd/Palm Dr – Saturday, December 23, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 23, 2023. 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 Harrogate Rd and Palm Drive, on Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, due to a broken water main. Once service has been restored, our BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the morning of Sunday, December 24, 2023, at which time an all-clear message will be...

Low-Pressure Notice – Windward Point Dr – Saturday, December 23, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 23, 2023. Posted in Service Outages.

LOW – PRESSURE WARNING The Saint Simons Island water system may potentially lose pressure on the system serving Windward Point Dr. and surrounding streets in the Sea Palms area on Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, due to a broken water main. As of 9:15 AM no Boil-Water Advisory has been issued. Our Water Distribution crews are in the process of making the necessary repairs. This loss of pressure in the distribution system may cause back-pressure, back-siphonage, or a...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Perry Lane Rd – Thursday, December 21, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 21, 2023. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Brunswick water system may potentially lose pressure on the system serving Perry Lane Rd and Surrounding areas, on Thursday afternoon, December 21, 2023, due to a broken water main. Once repairs are made and service has been restored, our BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed on the afternoon of Friday, December 22, 2023, at...

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pierce Butler Dr on December 18, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 20, 2023. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 10:09 AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Pierce Butler Dr. on Monday, December 18, 2023, 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...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Golden Isles PKWY & Surrounding Areas – Monday, December 18, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 18, 2023. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving Golden Isles PKWY, Cate Rd, Hautala Dr and surrounding areas, on Monday evening, December 18, 2023, due to a broken water main being bored through. Once service has been restored, our BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed on the evening of Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at...