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Minor wastewater discharged reported to EPD
Wastewater
Special to Effingham Herald
Updated: Aug 17, 2022, 8:20 PM
Published: Aug 17, 2022, 8:17 PM

Public Notice

 

MINOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE REPORTED TO EPD:

EPD Coastal District

400 Commerce Center Dr.

Brunswick, GA 31523

 

DATE OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Monday, August 15, 2022

REPORT SUBMITTED: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

LOCATION OF MINOR DISCHARGE: 100 Caribbean Village Dr., Park West Subdivision, Effingham County, GA

 

CAUSE OF DISCHARGE: Force Main Failure at Lift Station.

 

ESTIMATED DISCHARGE: Less than 5000 gallons.

 

RECEIVING WATERS: No receiving waters were affected.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: By-Pass was installed. The affected area was neutralized with calcium hydroxide.

 

SPILL STATUS: Corrective action completed. No further discharge occurring.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO PREVENT FUTURE DISCHARGE: Section of failed piping is replaced. Discharged wastewater was recovered and returned to the collection system for treatment.

 

SIGNS POSTED: Thursday, August 18, 2022

 

MEDIA/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ OTHERS NOTIFIED: Effingham County Health Department, Effingham County Herald
Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
Council pay raise
Chart shows monthly salaries for city council members and mayors in Rincon, other Effingham County municipalities and nearby Georgia cities.
Mya Taylor
Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 7:57 PM
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
Rincon City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve its first pay raise in 14 years, increasing council members’ pay to $750 per month and the mayor’s pay to $950 per month starting next year. The raises will apply to those elected in November, when three council seats and the mayor’s office will be on the ballot.
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