Tag: Gasparilla Island Water Association

GIWA notifies island residents of chlorine changes to water

■ BY BONNIE PRINGLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GIWA Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable (drinking...

GIWA announces temporary modification of water treatment

November 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ STAFF REPORT Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its potable (drinking) water supply. GIWA will disinfect the water with free...

Weight restrictions to increase to 80,000 pounds on Boca Grande Causeway

November 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE For the first time in decades, the Boca Grande Causeway is allowing vehicles exceeding 40,000 pounds to cross the swing bridge, after having approved the increase at their quarterly...

Turn those sprinklers off when it rains!

July 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Gasparilla Island Water Association staff would like to remind everyone to turn off their sprinklers when it rains. The easiest way to accomplish this is with an automatic rain-shutoff...

GIBA board makes free allowances for some regarding weight restrictions

July 1, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority has now entered into two different agreements with local agencies regarding allowances to waive weight restrictions on the Boca Grande Causeway,...

GIWA announces change in water disinfection

June 17, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be temporarily changing the disinfection process for its Placida and Boca Grande potable drinking water supply. From June 20 at 8 a.m. through...

GIWA pleased to report island water passed all federal & state requirements

May 6, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY BONNIE PRINGLE, GASPARILLA ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION – Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) is pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This...

‘Pandora’s Box’ opened at GIBA meeting

April 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority announced at its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, April 20 that it would be implementing a trial exception period for overweight...

Water Association says new treatment facilities are in the works

January 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN The Gasparilla Island Water Association announced its intention to replace and expand its current water treatment facilities at its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. GIWA...

GIWA to village: Water may be out next week

September 18, 2015
Boca Beacon
News

Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. will be replacing five broken water valves, and installing two new main water valves next week in the village. The new valves will allow GIWA to turn off isolated...