System Maintenance
Hydrant Flow Testing
There is no flow testing scheduled at this time.
If you experience discolored water, refer to our fact sheet on Discolored Water (PDF).
Regular fire hydrant inspection is an important process to assure the reliable function of these vital firefighting resources when first responders need them. The inspections only take around 10 minutes per hydrant and around 35 inspection parameters are checked for each hydrant. Inspectors make sure hydrants are accessible, check for damage and leaks, and confirm and record the hydrant’s operating condition. The information gathered is used by BJWSA to prioritize repairs and by the Insurance Services Offices (ISO) and has an impact on insurance costs.
Hydrant Inspection Map North of the Broad
Hydrant Inspection Map South of the Broad
Smoke testing will be conducted in several area area of Olde Towne Village and Pine Forest, Bluffton, from Wednesday, Jan. 14 to Thursday, Jan. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Streets affected: Cambridge Court, Covington Lane, Essex Court, Leacybridge Road, Malphrus Road, Paddington Lane, Pine Forest Drive and Village Drive.
Smoke testing is used to identify issues in our wastewater collection system. It involves blowing smoke into manholes, then crews observe areas where smoke escapes, showing broken manholes, cracked pipes and illegal connections where stormwater can enter our sewage system. Keeping sanitary sewage and stormwater separate is important for the environment and helps our system be more efficient.
The smoke is non-toxic and leaves no residual stain or odor. However, if you see smoke in your home, be aware that sewer gases may be entering your home through the same route. You may want to take steps to ventilate the area add water to dry traps such as floor drains or make repairs to your drain system to prevent smoke and gases to enter.
There are no other smoke tests at this time.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 to Friday, Jan. 23
Hampton Hall
BJWSA crews will be conducting directional flushing Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the area of Hampton Hall, Bluffton. Customers may experience lower than normal water pressure and discoloration during flushing. Streets affected: Ashford Place, Chadbourne Street, Farnsleigh Avenue, Glencairn Avenue, Hampstead Avenue, Hampton Hall Blvd., Lansmere Place, Lynnfield Place, Miller Road, Paxton Circle, Sherbrooke Avenue, Southington Circle, Torrington Circle, Weymouth Circle, Wicklow Circle.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. 24
Purrysburg Road
BJWSA crews will be conducting unidirectional flushing Tuesday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night in the area of Purrysburg Road, Hardeeville. Customers may experience lower than normal water pressure and discoloration during flushing. Click here for a list of streets affected.
Monday, Jan. 26
Old Carolina
BJWSA crews will be conducting directional flushing on Monday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the area of Old Carolina, Bluffton. Customers may experience lower than normal water pressure and discoloration during flushing. Streets affected: Canters Circle, Hawthorne Way and Trotting Hill Lane.
There is no other directional flushing scheduled at this time.