Author: Byron Bennett

Metering System Upgrade Project – Update 3

Written by Byron Bennett on January 9, 2023. Posted in Meter Project Updates.

In early February 2021, the BGJWSC mobilized its meter installation contractor, M&E Construction, to install at or about 7,500 meters at various locations across Glynn County. Each of the 4 phases of this project will take 7 to 8 months to complete and will repeat again in similar batches until all 30,000 meters have been upgraded. This staggering of upgrades will help ensure that the batteries in the radio transmitters, which we expect to have a useful life of fifteen years, do not all...

The Flow Show – Episode 13

Written by Byron Bennett on January 5, 2023. Posted in Previous Project Updates.

During this episode of The Flow Show, we take a look at a few projects from the JWSC. These projects include the rehab of the Oglethorpe & Glynn Place Mall elevated storage tank, LS 2002 Forcemain installation, and a system-wide water meter replacement program.

New Year’s Office Closure – January 2, 2023

Written by Byron Bennett on December 30, 2022. Posted in For Your Information, General News.

Due to the New Year’s holiday, our offices will be closed on January 2nd. Your friends at the JWSC would like to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. For water or sewer service-related emergencies, please contact us at 912-634-0258 during this time. Please remember that “every day, the staff of the JWSC is here to serve you!”

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Country Walk on December 27, 2022

Written by Byron Bennett on December 28, 2022. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 10:02 A.M. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for the Country Walk subdivision on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 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 can...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Country Walk Subdivision – December 27, 2022

Written by Byron Bennett on December 27, 2022. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the distribution network serving the Country Walk subdivision on Harry Driggers Blvd due to freezing temperatures causing watermain breaks. Service has been restored and BGJWSC lab personnel have collected water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at which time an all-clear...

Christmas Office Closure – December 23rd and December 26th

Written by Byron Bennett on December 22, 2022. Posted in For Your Information, General News.

Due to the Christmas holiday, our offices will be closed on December 23rd and 26th. Your friends here at the JWSC would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and remember, “Our staff at the JWSC are to serve you”!

Happy Holidays 2022

Written by Byron Bennett on December 8, 2022. Posted in For Your Information, General News, Staff Spotlight.

During this video, we asked a few of our employee’s questions such as their favorite holiday dessert and what they would like for Christmas. In the comments below let us know what sweet treats you’re looking forward to most and what special gift you desire. Happy Holidays from your friends here at the JWSC!

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Captain’s Walk Condos on SSI – December 1, 2022

Written by Byron Bennett on December 1, 2022. 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 private distribution network serving Captain’s Walk Condos due to a private contractor digging into a main. Service has 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 Friday, December 2, 2022 at which time an all-clear message will be posted....

Thanksgiving Office Closure

Written by Byron Bennett on November 23, 2022. Posted in For Your Information, General News.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our offices will be closed on November 24th and the 25th. Happy Holidays from your friends here at the JWSC! https://www.bgjwsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Thanksgiving-office-closure.mp4 s from your friends here at the JWSC!

Traffic Interruption

Written by Byron Bennett on October 25, 2022. Posted in Service Outages.

Attention St. Clair residents! During the next few weeks, our staff will be tying in new mains along several roads within the subdivision. Please expect some traffic interruption. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.