Rain, pump failure causes sewer overflow on St. Simons

Taylor Cooper, The Brunswick News, Ga.
·4 min read

Dec. 19—A combination of factors caused a sewage overflow in the Glynn Haven neighborhood over the weekend that flooded multiple homes.

Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission Executive Director Andrew Burroughs said the utility is already dealing with inflow and infiltration issues with the sewer lines on St. Simons Island. Called "I&I" in sewer utility jargon, it basically means that water is getting into the sewer lines either through uncovered manholes, cleanouts or cracks in pipes.

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