Safe Water Together for Brunswick Initiative
Enhancing Access to Safe Water in Brunswick
The Safe Water Together for Brunswick project in the City of Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia addressed environmental health and justice for all residents in the community. In collaboration with Rebuilding Together Glynn County, the Glynn County School System, Georgia Southern University, and Georgia Tech, the project co-developed solutions grounded in community experiences and scientific data.
Led by Dr. Asli Aslan, founding Director of the Institute for Water and Health (IWH) and Dr. Stacy Smallwood, Director of The Office of Health Equity & Community Engagement at Georgia Southern University, and in collaboration with Dr. Russ Clark, Senior Research Scientist at the Georgia Tech Institute for People and Technology, the initiative utilized advanced water quality detection technologies to identify microbial and chemical contamination exacerbated by sea-level rise.
Through community engagement and science communication, the project fostered local stewardship and strengthened understanding of environmental impacts, helping bridge information gaps and inform policy decisions. Aligned with clean technology principles, the initiative minimized emissions, optimized data transfer, and integrated eco-conscious approaches. The use of low-cost technologies supported the development of a decision-making framework to assist local governments and residents.
Overall, the project contributed to improved water quality awareness, addressed environmental disparities, and supported long-term, sustainable solutions for the Brunswick and Glynn County community.
Check out their project website here: https://research.georgiasouthern.edu/water-health/safe-water-together-glynn-county/
