Effective immediately, as of 10:40 AM on Friday, September 13, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Center Drive in Brunswick on Thursday, September 12, 2019 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 now...
Final Candidates for Executive Director Position Selected
The Brunswick Glynn County Joint Water Sewer Commission is pleased to announce the top three candidates for the Executive Director position. Commissioners will begin a thorough interview process to select the Director. The candidates are: Mr. Louis B. Martinez, Yorktown, Virginia; Mr. Andrew Burroughs, Brunswick, Georgia and Mr. Jeremy D. Johnston, Jacksonville, FL. A final selection will not be made until after September 27, 2019 and is dependent on final candidate interviews....
Office closure due to Hurricane Dorian
Due to the expected inclement weather, the Joint Water and Sewer Commission Administrative Office located at 1703 Gloucester St, along with non-essential field offices, will be closed from Tuesday, September 3, 2019 through Thursday, September 5, 2019, with regular business expected to resume on Friday, September 6 at 8:00 AM.
Emergency services will still be available during this time by contacting 912-634-0258. Online payment transactions may be unavailable during this time.
Please...
All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Coastal Condominiums in Brunswick on Thursday, August 15, 2019
Effective immediately, as of 10:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Coastal Condominiums in Brunswick on Thursday, August 15, 2019 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...
National Call Before You Dig Day – Sunday, August 11, 2019
811 Day: What You Need to Know
August 11 is designated as 811 Day. The calendar date serves as a natural reminder for anyone who plans to dig to call 811 prior to the start of their project to have underground utility lines marked.
811 isn’t just for excavators.
Every digging project – big or small — requires a call to 811. Whether you are planting a tree, installing a mailbox, laying a foundation, or doing mechanized excavation, you need to call 811.
Calling 811 a few days prior to digging...
Paperless Billing Option Available for Signup
Over the next few months, we will be testing and improving upon a paperless billing setup. Please feel free to sign up for the service using the link below:
https://www.bgjwsc.org/paperless
For a short period of time, both paper and email statements will be mailed. Once testing has been completed, those that have signed up for the service will be notified that a paper bill will no longer be mailed.
Thanks in advance for your patience while we work to improve the process.
Jay Sellers,...
Lead and Copper Sample Testing To Be Completed
Pictured is Water Production Operator Michael Exum
Lead and copper is not present in our water distribution network. However, the impact of older homes having used lead-fused service lines and internal plumbing could present a potential health hazard to you and your family. The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 requires testing to ensure that lead and copper on private plumbing is not leaching into a customer’s drinking water. Homes built from...
All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Abbot Andrews Terrace in Brunswick on Monday, June 24, 2019
Effective immediately, as of 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Abbot Andrews Terrace in Brunswick on Monday, June 24, 2019 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 – Commerce Drive in Brunswick– Friday, June 14, 2019
DRINKING WATER WARNING
BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING
The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving Commerce Drive on Friday, June 14, 2019 due to materials failure of our water main. BGJWSC staff are onsite completing repairs. Once service has been restored, 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, June 15, 2019, at which time an all-clear...
All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for North Harrington on St Simons Island on Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Effective immediately, as of 5:27 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for North Harrington Road on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 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 considered to...