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Disconnection for Non-Payment to Resume July 6, 2020

We at the BGJWSC understand the uncertainty and financial challenges that many households and commercial establishments are facing due to COVID-19. Given these unique and unprecedented circumstances we are offering impacted individuals and businesses the opportunity to request payment arrangements. Please click here to submit a request: https://www.bgjwsc.org/payplan

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

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...

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Administrative Offices Opening May 4, 2020

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...

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LaDonnah Roberts Chosen to Serve as Deputy Executive Director

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...

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

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...

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