Water
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Our water distribution system comprises three groundwater systems, each with its own network of interconnected distribution piping, water production facilities, elevated storage and ground storage tanks. These systems are located in the Mainland of Glynn County (former City of Brunswick and northern Glynn County systems), southern Glynn County and on St. Simons Island.
Our primary raw water source is the Upper Floridan Aquifer, a limestone formation that runs under the entire area of Glynn County and extends to the south. A supplemental source of raw water is the Lower Brunswick Aquifer. Water is drawn from the aquifers using 14 water production facilities with 17 active wells and four on standby should the need arise.
Water treatment consists of aeration to replenish oxygen, chlorination to inhibit bacterial growth, and phosphate injection to inhibit corrosion in the pipes. Treatment is performed at each water production facility or well site. Production facilities are equipped with emergency generators or are set up to accept portable generators to provide service during electrical power outages. The water distribution system includes 459 miles of distribution mains and nine elevated storage tanks and 11 ground storage tanks, with a combined total capacity of more than 8 million gallons.
The water distribution system covers 90 percent of the area with the city limits, and 35 percent of the county. Areas not served by the BGJWSC are served by individual wells and private water systems. Jekyll Island and Sea Island have their own water systems.
Lead and Copper Sample Testing To Be Completed
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 1983 to 1988 are the focus of the study as plumbing construction standards were more lenient during that time period.
For our customer’s safety, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources actively enforces a regular end-use lead and copper testing program in compliance with the EPA standards…. –READ MORE–
Annual Water Quality Report
As part of our required annual water quality testing, which the US EPA refers to as the Consumer Confidence Report, you may review our water quality report here: https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/water/waterqualityreport/
Water Service Line Inventory
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently rolled out new regulations for its existing Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) policy. One of the new requirements states that all public water systems must complete an inventory of water service lines within their jurisdiction to help identify remaining lead service lines. This inventory of information is not only important for public water systems like those in the Glynn County to know, but it is also essential to protecting and improving public health in the district and the surrounding area. Explore this webpage to learn more about the newly updated policy and how it impacts customers of the district: https://www.bgjwsc.org/water-service-line-inventory
You may find it helpful to view presentations from various members of our staff given to members of the Commission during our 2017 Orientation.
Key Staff Contacts
Derrick Simmons
Director of Water
912.261.7142
dsimmons@bgjwsc.org
– water outages, main breaks, service line leaks, leaking fire hydrants
Brandy Singletary
Administrative Assistant
912.261.7159
bsingletary@bgjwsc.org
– water outages, main breaks, service line leaks, leaking fire hydrants
Maintenance
The BGJWSC ensures system reliability and efficiency by adherence to a program of day-to-day maintenance and long-term Asset Management.
Day-to-day activities are primarily focused on system repairs and response to water and sewer emergencies.
Asset Management is a comprehensive program designed to monitor and evaluate overall system operations, identify areas needing major repairs or replacement, and strategically plan for system growth.
Backflow Prevention
All water service connections made into our systems require a device designed to prevent backflow and backsiphonage of contaminants. More information regarding these requirements is available here: Backflow Program
More Information
The following article has been developed to give your more information about how our system is maintained:
These and other questions will be answered in our FYI series, available here: For Your Information along with our FAQ.
If you have a specific question that you would like more information on in order to benefit yourself and our community, please feel free to contact Jay Sellers at 912.261.7123 or email jsellers@bgjwsc.org.
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