8 Water Systems in Emanuel, Jeff Davis and Montgomery Counties - South Auction

8 Water Systems in Emanuel, Jeff Davis and Montgomery Counties

8 Water Systems in Emanuel, Jeff Davis and Montgomery Counties

8 different water systems. This is an excellent investment opportunity for someone who is willing to put the effort and time into running and maintaining one or multiple water systems. The combined annual income from all 8 systems is over $200,000 per year. 

What does owning a water system entail?

 There are two options to owning and managing a water system.

1. Taking an 8 hour class to become a Licensed Water System Operator

2.  Hire a professional who manages water systems. Southern Water Systems Inc provides licensed water and waste-water system operations in South East Georgia and can provide turn-key operation of these systems for a fee . The purchaser or the purchaser's repair company of choice would be responsible for repairing leaks, water line breaks and well operations. For more information , please give them a call @ 912-618-9036 or contact them at www.southernwatersystems.com "serious inquiries only".

                     BELOW IS A LIST OF ITEMS THAT THE PURCHASER OR THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  1. Collect monthly water samples as required by Environmental Protection Division 
  2. Repairing leaky/broken pipes as needed.
  3. Ensuring that the well and pump are in excellent operating condition.
  4. Collecting and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reports to EPD
  5.  Treat the water source with chlorine and maintain adequate chlorine levels as required by permit
  6. While some of these taps are metered the current owner does not read the meters. The users are billed a flat monthly fee.
  7. Billing and collections. Southern Water Systems Inc currently provides the billing for all systems. This includes sending out bills, collecting payment, depositing funds, and providing monthly financial reports to water system owner.

Owning a water system is a very lucrative investment while also a very serious undertaking. Water is one of our most precious resources and our access to water is extremely important! When a customer calls, and they have no water you must be able to respond quickly to this call.  To learn more about becoming a Licensed Public Water System Operator click here: https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/750-3-.04

The current owner is a licensed operator and will help the purchaser transition into owning this water system. She will continue to be the licensed operator for 3 calendar months after the sale.

Lots 101-105 owned by Marsh Water Systems can be combined using our combination bidding platform

  • Lot 101 LAKE LUCK- Complete water system with 47 different taps. This includes two wells and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates $2,256 approximately per month. Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average $553. For operation and management services provided by Southern Water Systems Inc, the purchaser would need to add an additional $350 per month.  

  • Lot 102 RANCH PARK- Complete water system with 91 different taps. This includes two wells and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates approximately $4,368 per month. Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $881 a month. For operation and management services provided by Southern Water Systems, the purchaser would need to add an additional $500 per month.  

  • Lot 103 OGBURN SUBDIVISION- Complete water system with 54 different taps. This systems comes with fee simple ownership in three parcels of real estate. This system generates approximately $2,025 per month.  Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $640. For operation and management services provided by Southern Water Systems Inc, the purchaser would need to add an additional $350 per month. 

  • Lot 104 DOGWOOD- Complete water system with 35 different taps. This includes one well and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates approximately $1,680 per month.  Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $421. For operation and management services provided by Southern Water Systems Inc, the purchaser would need to add an additional $200 per month. 

  • Lot 105 DEALVA- Complete water system with 15 different taps. This includes one well and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates approximately $720 per month.  Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $268. This system is small enough that is does not require permitting. The purchaser of this lot is not required to obtain the certification of water and wastewater treatment.  For operation and management services provided by Southern Water Systems, the purchaser would need to add an additional $200 per month. 

Lots 106-108 owned by Quality Water Systems  can be combined using our combination bidding platform

  • Lot 106 LAKE OWL HEAD- Complete water system with 65 different taps. This includes one well and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates approximately $2,600 per month.  Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $483. For operations and management services provided by Southern Water Systems Inc, the purchaser would need to add an additional $400 per month. 

  • Lot 107 LAZY RIVER- Complete water system with 38 different taps. This includes two wells and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates $1,520 per month.  Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $436. For operations and management services provided by Southern Water Systems Inc, the purchaser would need to add an additional $300 per month. 

  • Lot 108 THREE RIVERS- Complete water system with 62 different taps. This includes four wells and NO REAL ESTATE ownership with this purchase. You will have a perpetual easement for access to your well. Please reference the legal description for more information. This system generates $2,480 per month.  Monthly expenses for power, chlorine, and billing average approximately $724. For operations and management services provided by Southern Water Systems Inc, the purchaser would need to add an additional $400 per month. 

Combining the lots owned by Marsh with the systems owned by Quality will NOT BE ALLOWED

  • ***COMBINATION BIDDING opens Dec 3rd at 9am***
  • BIDDING ENDS: Dec 3rd at 12pm NOON est. with extended bidding in place
  • Bidding is on each system 
  • 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final winning bid 
  • There will be a $5,000 earnest money deposit required on each system.
  • Closing Attorney: Jerry Cadle PC, Swainsboro, GA / Closing Date: on or before Dec. 20th, 2024
  • No surveys are needed 
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