Golden Isles LEPC

Author: Byron Bennett

  • All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for the 2900th Block of Player Street in Brunswick on December 6, 2023

    Effective immediately, as of 11:12 AM on Thursday, December 7, 2023, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for the 2900th block of Player Street in Brunswick on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 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 meet safe drinking water standards, please discard any ice made within the last 48 hours.

    Food service establishments must contact the Glynn County Environmental Health – Georgia Department of Public Health at (912) 279-2940 to be inspected prior to opening.

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

    If you are receiving this information from any source other than our Public Emergency Notification System by Everbridge, please subscribe to receive these alerts via text, email or phone call instantly when the alert is posted.

  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 2900th Block of Player Street – Wednesday, December 6, 2023

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

    The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving the 2900th block of Player Street on Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, due to a contractor hitting a water main. Once service has been restored, our BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2023, at which time an all-clear message will be posted.

    This loss of pressure in the distribution system may cause back-pressure, back-siphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems. Such a system failure carries with it a potential that bacterial contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the water distribution system. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the water system.

    This precautionary boil water advisory is being published as a warning to those who live in, work in, or travel through the affected area. During the period of the loss of pressure, water will also not be available for fire suppression use. The map below indicates the limit to which this precautionary boil water advisory applies:

     

     

    What should I do?

    • DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least (3) three minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. ALL STORED WATER, DRINK OR ICE MADE RECENTLY FROM THIS SUPPLY SHALL BE DISCARDED.
    • Bathing, showering and toilet flushing may be performed using water from the tap without boiling it first.
    • Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.
    • The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

    What is being done?

    As soon as pressure can be restored to the distribution system, our water lab personnel will take water samples that will be fully evaluated over the next twenty-four to forty-eight hour period following the repair of the main. Once we have determined that there is no longer a threat of harmful bacteria in the water, we will inform you that you are no longer required to boil your water by posting an update here on our website: https://www.goldenisleslepc.org/.

    Date distributed: 12/6/2023 1:46 PM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • Planned Road Closure – Storm Drain Relocation – Wilson Ave/Talmadge – Monday, December 11, 2023

    In order for BGJWSC and contract staff to complete the Macon-Talmadge Storm drainage improvement project, please expect some delays in traffic along Wilson Ave. There is a water line on Wilson Ave (at Talmadge) which will need to be relocated to accommodate the storm drain line. We are aware that this will cause a disruption to customers in the area. Contractors will be performing the relocation on Monday, December 11, 2023, between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

    The map below details the impacted area:

  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 400 Block of Reynolds Street – Tuesday, November 28, 2023

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

    The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving the 400 block of Reynolds Street on Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023, due to a contractor hitting a water main. Once service has been restored, our BGJWSC lab personnel will collect water samples for testing. This testing, which takes between 18 and 24 hours, should be completed the morning of Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at which time an all-clear message will be posted.

    This loss of pressure in the distribution system may cause back-pressure, back-siphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems. Such a system failure carries with it a potential that bacterial contamination or other disease-causing organisms could enter the water distribution system. These conditions may pose an imminent and substantial health endangerment to persons served by the water system.

    This precautionary boil water advisory is being published as a warning to those who live in, work in, or travel through the affected area. During the period of the loss of pressure, water will also not be available for fire suppression use. The map below indicates the limit to which this precautionary boil water advisory applies:

    What should I do?

    • DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least (3) three minutes, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. ALL STORED WATER, DRINK OR ICE MADE RECENTLY FROM THIS SUPPLY SHALL BE DISCARDED.
    • Bathing, showering and toilet flushing may be performed using water from the tap without boiling it first.
    • Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems.
    • The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

    What is being done?

    As soon as pressure can be restored to the distribution system, our water lab personnel will take water samples that will be fully evaluated over the next twenty-four to forty-eight hour period following the repair of the main. Once we have determined that there is no longer a threat of harmful bacteria in the water, we will inform you that you are no longer required to boil your water by posting an update here on our website: https://www.goldenisleslepc.org/.

    Date distributed: 11/28/2023 10:23 AM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • Planned Water Outage for watermain tie-ins – Sections of the Arco District in Brunswick – Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

    In order for BGJWSC and contract staff to complete maintenance upgrades as part of the Arco project two water main tie-ins, water service will be intermittently unavailable or in low pressure from at or about 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, for service connections in the Townsend Street area of Arco: the impacted areas are the intersection of Cochran Ave and Townsend Street and the intersection of 7th Street and Norwich Street. Adjacent streets may also be impacted in order to isolate water mains during the repairs.

    Once service has been restored, a precautionary boil water advisory may be issued until 24 hours following the last point of repair. Please subscribe to receive emergency updates via text message, email, or phone call if this advisory becomes necessary.

    The map below details the impacted area:

  • Planned Road Closure for watermain upgrades – Hautala Dr/Old Jesup Rd/Cate Rd – Tuesday, November 21, 2023

    In order for BGJWSC and contract staff to complete maintenance upgrades as part of the NM Water Loops – Hautala and Old Jesup Wet Tap, at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, please expect some delay in traffic along Hautala Drive: the impacted areas are the intersection of Hautala Drive and Old Jesup Rd to Cate Road. Adjacent streets may also be impacted in order to isolate water mains during the repairs.

    The map below details the impacted area:

  • Planned Water Outage for Storm Drain Relocation – Kings Way and Mallery Ln on SSI – Friday, November 17, 2023

    Attention
    Planned Water Outage

    In order for BGJWSC and contract staff to complete maintenance upgrades and main relocation as part of the storm drainage project managed by Glynn County, water service will be intermittently unavailable or in low pressure from at or about 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, for service connections between and including Kings Way and Mallery Ln on St Simons Island. Adjacent streets may also be impacted in order to isolate water mains during the repairs.

    The planned isolation and controlled shutdown procedures may deem a precautionary boil water advisory unnecessary. Please subscribe to receive emergency updates via text message, email, or phone call if this advisory becomes necessary.

    The map below details the impacted area:

  • Planned Water Outage for watermain tie-ins – Sections of the Arco District in Brunswick – Thursday, November 16th, 2023

    In order for BGJWSC and contract staff to complete maintenance upgrades as part of the Arco project two water main tie-ins, water service will be intermittently unavailable or in low pressure from at or about 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, for service connections in the Townsend Street area of Arco: the impacted areas are the intersection of Cochran Ave and Townsend Street and the intersection of 7th Street and Norwich Street. Adjacent streets may also be impacted in order to isolate water mains during the repairs.

    Once service has been restored, a precautionary boil water advisory may be issued until 24 hours following the last point of repair. Please subscribe to receive emergency updates via text message, email, or phone call if this advisory becomes necessary.

    The map below details the impacted area:

  • SSI – Wesley Oak Circle Watermain Improvements – November 27th, 2023

    Attention
    Road Closure Notification

    In order to perform watermain upgrades in the area, Westley Oaks traffic will experience a partial road closure beginning Monday, November 27th, 2023. The road closure will begin at or about 8:00 a.m. and will be an ongoing process. Traffic should be cautious when entering the area.

    This work is required due to lines likely installed more than 40 years ago. BGJWSC staff will be working diligently to complete the upgrades in a timely manner. For additional information and updates, please visit our current project status updates within the link below:

    https://www.goldenisleslepc.org/project-info-ssi-wesley-oak-circle-watermain-improvements/

  • Planned Water Outage for Storm Drain Relocation – Kings Way and Mallery Ln on SSI – Wednesday, November 15, 2023

    Attention
    Planned Water Outage

    In order for BGJWSC and contract staff to complete maintenance upgrades and main relocation as part of the storm drainage project managed by Glynn County, water service will be intermittently unavailable or in low pressure from at or about 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, for service connections between and including Kings Way and Mallery Ln on St Simons Island. Adjacent streets may also be impacted in order to isolate water mains during the repairs.

    The planned isolation and controlled shutdown procedures may deem a precautionary boil water advisory unnecessary. Please subscribe to receive emergency updates via text message, email, or phone call if this advisory becomes necessary.

    The map below details the impacted area: