October, 2017
Newsletter Issue 2
Proudly serving the Golden Isles community The Flow since 2008.
News and Developments for customers of the brunswick-glynn joint water & sewer commission
Staff members prepare to restore sewer services at a Brunswick pumping station following Hurricane Irma. September 16, 2017.
recent developments by the numbers Lead & Copper 26,852 Testing Active Customers We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contami- nants on a regular basis. Results of 957 regular monitoring are an indicator Text Alert Subscribers of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. We did not complete the required monitoring or Water Operator Donnie Bankston Tests Samples testing for LEAD & COPPER that was 1226 due during the 1/1/2014-12/31/2016 Brunswick System, exp- in a timely manner so we Facebook Page Likes compliance period and therefore laining to the residents/ can return them to the GA cannot be sure of the quality of your public the important role EPD. Please visit http:// Please connect with us so we can better drinking water during the last com- that they play by filling out www.bgjwsc.org/depart- connect with you. pliance period. We are now recollec- the paper work, and ob- ments/water-production/ ting and testing the 30 samples of the taining the water sample to learn more.
Customer Service Please help us understand Simply visit our website at survey available how to serve you better! http://www.bgjwsc.org/survey october, 2017
Newsletter Issue 2
Proudly serving the Golden Isles community The Flow since 2008.
CONTACT US Recent Developments
BGJWSC 1703 GLOUCESTER ST Flood Facts BRUNSWICK, GA 31520 Had there been any doubt re- http://www.bgjwsc.org garding our community’s risk of flooding, Hurricane Irma should 912.261.7100 (M-F) have resolved that issue. The BG- JWSC is partnering with the City 912.634.0258 (After Hours) of Brunswick and Glynn County to spread the word on what we can all do to be better prepared for this ha- zard. All properties within the City of Brunswick and Glynn County are Works Department at 912-267-3703 or the Glynn View Your Bill subject to flooding. Some flooding County Public Works Department at 912-554-7746 Many of you have expres- can result from overflow of small so that the problem can be corrected. sed interest in receiving your ditches and streams during signifi- For many people, their home and its contents re- billing statement via email cant storm events, especially when present their greatest investment. Property losses or simply viewing it online the ocean and river tides are run- due to flooding are not covered under most stan- before payment. While we ning higher than normal. In order dard homeowners’ insurance policies. You can pro- consider our paperless billing to prevent clogging of the stormwa- tect your home and its contents with flood insuran- options and pursue setting up ce through the National Flood Insurance Program the service for you, we have al- Emergency news sources (NFIP). To find out more about flood insurance for ready implemented a feature •Glynn County’s Emergency Ad- your property and its contents, contact your insu- that allows you to view your visory Radio System: 104.9 rance agent. There is a 30 day waiting period be- current billing statement, bi- •Weather Radio, Police Scanner, fore a flood insurance policy takes effect, so don’t lling history and payment his- Tunable VHF Radio wait until a storm threatens before you secure the tory online. •WYNR-FM 102.5, WBGA-FM flood insurance you need. To assess your risk, visit Please visit our website and 92.7, WWSN-FM 103.3,WHFX-FM Floodsmart.gov. choose the button shown be- 107.7, WGIG-AM 1440, WS- The City of Brunswick and Glynn County partici- low, labeled “Access Account/ FM-AM 790 pate in the Community Rating System (CRS), a part •Glynn County CodeRED Bill Payment” where you’ll be •BGJWSC Everbridge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), given the option to register which provides a mechanism for reducing flood with your account number. ter grates and other similar devices, insurance premiums to reflect what a community You can then pay your bill on- residents may not blow yard waste does beyond the NFIP’s minimum requirements. line as well. i.e.; grass clippings, leaves, and small The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that branches into the street. rewards community actions that reduce flood risk If you experience or are aware of through discounted flood insurance rates. any localized drainage problems, in- Please visit https://www.ready.gov to learn more cluding illegal stream dumping, plea- about how you can help prepare your home and fa- se notify the City of Brunswick Public mily for flooding.
Report water taste & Fire Hydrant testing SPLOST 2016 PROGRESS is ongoing odor concerns to us as soon as you can FOR DETAILS, VISIT Drive carefully if you pass https://www.glynncounty. fire fighters as they test. Staff are Available 24/7 org/splost2016