Author: Jay Sellers

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sections of Georgia Street & Barnes Plantation on SSI on Friday, May 1, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on May 2, 2020. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 9:13 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2020, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisories issued for sections of Georgia Street & Barnes Plantation on St Simons Island on Friday, May 1, 2020 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...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Sections of Georgia Street & Barnes Plantation on SSI – Friday, May 1, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on May 1, 2020. Posted in General News.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Saint Simons Island water system lost pressure on the system serving sections of Sections of Georgia Street & Barnes Plantation, on Friday, May 1, 2020 due to a resident digging into a service lines. Once the repairs have been completed, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Saturday, May 2, 2020, at which...

Administrative Offices Opening May 4, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on April 30, 2020. Posted in General News.

We thank you for your patience as we’ve kept our administrative offices closed since Monday, April 6. We will resume normal operations and business hours and will welcome your visit to our offices at 1703 Gloucester Street effective 8:00 on Monday, May 4. Please be mindful that social distancing methods still apply, visitors into the lobby will be limited and there may be a delay if a line develops outside the building. Please consider calling or emailing staff in advance to confirm...

LaDonnah Roberts Chosen to Serve as Deputy Executive Director

Written by Jay Sellers on April 27, 2020. Posted in General News, Staff Spotlight.

Ship navigation is something many in our community do for their career while others do it for fun. Steering a vessel of any size can be a challenge when faced with obstacles, weather events and limited resources. The captain of a ship will call on the assistant captain, often called the first mate, to supervise members of the ship’s crew, stand a regular watch to pilot, navigate and oversee the vessel while at sea, and help with daily operations. In much the same way, steering an organization...

Update Regarding Hydrant Damage on Altama Ave – April 12, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on April 17, 2020. Posted in General News.

Last Sunday afternoon, April 12, a vehicle collided with a hydrant at the corner of Altama Ave and Egret Street. BGJWSC Water Distribution Division staff responded and began isolating the water flow to prevent pressure and volume loss to critical facilities, such as the hospital. Seen here is Paul Herrin, operating a metal detector, and Dale Gamble, preparing to operate a valve key. The high flow rate of water into the street prevented safe access to the valve used to isolate the hydrant...

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sections of Altama and Surrounding Areas on Sunday, April 12, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on April 14, 2020. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 4:37 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisories issued for Sections of Altama and Surrounding Areas on Sunday, April 12, 2020 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...

The Flow Show – Episode 2

Written by Jay Sellers on April 13, 2020. Posted in General News, Previous Project Updates.

What’s the latest project news at the JWSC? Check out Episode 2 of the Flow Show with Jason Vo!

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Sections of Altama and Surrounding Areas – Sunday, April 12, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on April 12, 2020. 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 sections of Altama Avenue, from Parkwood to Starling from West Park to Brailsford, on Sunday, April 12, 2020 due to a vehicle collision with a fire hydrant. Once the repairs have been completed, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Monday, April 13,...

All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Marie Trace in Brunswick and Wood Ave Area of SSI on Thursday, April 9, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on April 10, 2020. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

Effective immediately, as of 3:45 PM on Friday, April 10, 2020, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisories issued for Marie Trace in Brunswick plus sections of Wood Ave, Sea Oats Lane and Olive Way on St. Simons Island on Thursday, April 9, 2020 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...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Sections of Wood Ave including Sea Oats Ln & Olive Way on SSI – Thursday, April 9, 2020

Written by Jay Sellers on April 9, 2020. Posted in Boil Water Advisory.

DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING The Saint Simons Island water system lost pressure on the system serving sections of Wood Ave including Sea Oats Ln & Olive Way on Thursday, April 9, 2020 due to a failing valve. Once the repairs have been completed, BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the afternoon of Friday, April 10, 2020, at which time an all-clear...