The BGJWSC has a sewer repair project at 19 Wimbledon Court in the Sea Palms West subdivision on Saint Simons Island.
A 12 inch ductile gravity main is being repaired near Lift Station 2032 off of Frederica Road. Because of the 25 foot depth, the repairs have been turned over to a contractor. We apologize for any disruptions to traffic or noise issues created by this repair project. Every attempt to have these repairs completed as soon and as safely as possible are being made.
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SPLOST 2016 Phase I – North Mainland Sewer Improvement Capacity Update
The Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission (JWSC) is pleased to announce that the SPLOST 2016 – Phase I – North Mainland Sewer Improvements project has progressed well. The project engineer/contractor has performed intermediate flow testing. Reports indicate the system can currently provide capacity sufficient to allow a limited amount of new connections in the North Mainland sewer collection system.
Applicants with immediate need may apply for new sewer connections...
Public Notice – Exit 29 WPCP NPDES Permit Renewal Application
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TREATED WASTEWATER INTO THE WATERS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is considering the reissuance of a NPDES permit for the following applicant, subject to specific pollutant limitations and special conditions:
Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission, 1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia 31520, NPDES Permit No....
Commission Meeting Video for January 4, 2018
Please view our latest Commission Meeting on YouTube. In this January 4th meeting, we welcomed new commissioners Tripp Stephens and G. Ben Turnipseed.
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 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...
The Flow Newsletter – Issue 4 – December 2017
Beginning in September 2017, the BGJWSC is now publishing a monthly newsletter in a low-cost effort to guarantee that the news most relevant to you will be distributed with your billing statement each month. When necessary, news too long to print will be presented in a brief edition with more information referenced with a link to our website.
The latest edition, set to go out next week, is pictured below:
This edition and previous editions are available for download below in...
BGJWSC Commission Approves Refinancing of Existing Bond
At a special called meeting held on November 29, 2017 the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission unanimously approved a refinancing of its outstanding revenue bonds issued in June of 2010.
By taking advantage of lower interest rates and removing a requirement to hold cash in a reserve fund, the total outstanding debt was reduced by $1.1 million dollars and the total interest decreased by $6.4 million dollars. The total resulting savings for the refinance is $7.5 million...
Commission Meeting Minutes – November 2, 2017
For your consideration please read the minutes from the Commission Meeting held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Commission Minutes 11-2-17 with Attachments
To read the minutes please open or download the pdf from the link above, or you may see more below.