Category: Boil Water Advisory

  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 800 block of Egmont Street. in Brunswick – Tuesday, August 27, 2019

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING


    Update as of 10:47 AM – As our crew was able to make the repair under pressure, boiling water is not necessary. However, as the precautionary alert had already been sent out, staff will proceed with sample testing and an all-clear message will be sent out as scheduled below. – Jay Sellers, Public Information Officer


    The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving the 800 block of Egmont Street due to materials failure of a main. 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 Wednesday August 28, 2019, 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 that 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: 8/27/19 9:30 AM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sections of Gloucester Street to Walnut Avenue in Brunswick on Friday, August 23, 2019

    Effective immediately, as of 12:44 PM on Saturday,  August 24, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for sections of Gloucester Street to Walnut Avenue in Brunswick on Friday, August 23, 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 meet safe drinking water standards, please discard any ice made within the last 48 hours.

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

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  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Sections of Gloucester Street to Walnut Avenue in Brunswick – Friday, August 23, 2019

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

    The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving the area of Gloucester Street  to Walnut Avenue between Magnolia Avenue and Lanier Boulevard due to materials failure of a 6″ PVC main crossing a ditch in the area adjacent to Howard Coffin Park. 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 Friday August 16, 2019, 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 that 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: 8/23/19 10:23 AM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –Coastal Condominiums in Brunswick – Thursday, August 15, 2019

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

    The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving Coastal Condominiums, 795 Warren Mason Blvd, due to materials failure of a PVC 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 Friday August 16, 2019, 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 that 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: 8/15/19 11:30 PM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for the 1800 Block of Niles Ave in Brunswick on Friday, August 9, 2019

    Effective immediately, as of 8:56 AM on Saturday,  August 10, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for the 1800 block of Niles Avenue in Brunswick on Friday, August 9, 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 meet safe drinking water standards, please discard any ice made within the last 48 hours.

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

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  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –1800 Block of Niles Ave in Brunswick – Friday, August 9, 2019

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

    The Brunswick water system lost pressure on the system serving the 1800 Block of Niles Ave due to materials failure of a 2″ PVC 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 August 10, 2019, 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 that 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: 8/9/19 10:30 PM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Plantation Point Condos on St Simons Island on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

    Effective immediately, as of 1:59 PM on Thursday,  August 8, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Plantation Point Condos on Saint Simons Island on Wednesday, August 7, 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 meet safe drinking water standards, please discard any ice made within the last 48 hours.

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

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  • Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Plantation Point Condos on St Simons Island – Wednesday, August 7, 2019

    DRINKING WATER WARNING

    BOIL YOUR WATER FOR THREE MINUTES BEFORE USING

    The St Simons Island water system lost pressure on the system serving the Plantation Point condos due to tree root intrusion into a 2″ PVC valve fitting. 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 Thursday August 8, 2019, 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 that 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: 8/7/19 5:23 PM

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

  • All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Barkentine Court Condos on St Simons Island on Monday, August 5, 2019

    Effective immediately, as of 4:58 PM on Tuesday,  August 6, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Barkentine Court on Saint Simons Island on Monday, August 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 meet safe drinking water standards, please discard any ice made within the last 48 hours.

    What is a Boil Water Advisory? READ MORE HERE

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  • All-Clear for Boil Water Advisory Issued for Beacon Park Condos on St Simons Island on Saturday, August 3, 2019

    Effective immediately, as of 12:36 PM on Tuesday,  August 6, 2019, all required microbiological testing of water samples from the area affected by the boil water advisory issued for Beacon Park Condos on Saint Simons Island on Saturday, August 3, 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 meet safe drinking water standards, please discard any ice made within the last 48 hours.

    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.