The Following is information from letters dated August 2,1974
August 2, 1974
Mr. William Beretti
Department of Public Utilities
1100 Raymond Boulevard
Newark, New Jersey
Dear Mr. Beretti:
Re: Toms River Water Company
Dover Township, New Jersey
A situation has developed in the Pleasant Plains section of Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, whereby it has become necessary for the Bureau of Potable Water to prohibit the use of all individual wells within a delineated area for potable purposes. This action was taken because of widespread contamination of the groundwater with potentially-hazardous organic chemicals.
The only permanent solution, in order to provide safe drinking water to the homes and other premises with the affected area, is the extension of the distribution system of the Toms River Water Company and, by letter dated July 30, 1974, the Mayor and Members of the Dover Township Committee have been directed to proceed with the utmost dispatch to arrange for such extension. We have been informed that the Toms River Water Company has agreed to the immediate extension of its system into the affected area by means of temporary above-grade pipelines, and to provide permanent below-grade lines, hopefully before the advent of heavy frost. It is out understanding that the Company has already made application to the Department of Public Utilities for approval of the necessary financing, and that the latter requires a statement from this Department testifying to the need and urgency of this matter.
We confirm that the proposed extension of the Toms River Water Company's system is both necessary and urgent for the reasons mentioned in the first paragraph of this letter. As the health and wellbeing of close to one hundred families is at stake, the Department of Environmental Protection will appreciate any assistance that can be given by the Department of Public Utilities, and urges that the matter be granted the expedition which it deserves.
Very Truly Yours,
John Wilford, P.E., Chief
Bureau of Potable Water
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