Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 4 June '86 . 3

Recreational Waters Pass County Tests

By GREGG LAWSON Except for a few problem areas in the backbays, the county's recreational water monitoring program has shown water quality to be within acceptable standards. "The ocean waters are fine so far; we're pleased with the results we've been getting," said Public Health Coordinator Louis J. Lamanna. "Except for a few problem areas in the backbays, we're very pleased so far in how the program is going." All ocean water samples taken last week were well below the unacceptable level of 200 MPN (Most Pro-

bable Number) of fecal coliform bacteria (see accompanying chart page 63). THE HIGHEST backbay reading, 1600 MPN, was taken from the Ludlam Thoroughfare creek mouth in Sea Isle City. "That's where the (sewer) outfall line is," Lamanna said. "The area has been posted (no swimming) one quarter mile on either side." All areas within onequarter mile of sanitary sewer outfall lines are posted as no-swimming areas. OTHER UNACCEPTABLE backbay samples of 240 MPN were taken from Stone Harbor Manor Lagoon and Sanctuary Bay at 113th Street and Ocean Drive in Stone Harbor. Lamanna said parts of Stone Harbor and Stone Harbor Manor

traditionally are trouble spots. "That (reading) was leachate from sub-surface sewage disposal systems in that area." he said. "It's an ongoing problem. Those systems are affected by ingoing and outgoing tides." The only solution, he said, is municipal sewage. Those areas will remain posted all summer, Lamman said. "Last year, those areas consistently exceeded the standards and we just went ahead and posted it for the summer," Lamanna said. "We see now the trend is repeating itself and the area will have to stay posted. "They're non-swimming areas, anyway," he added. THE OTHER unacceptable count came from Wildwood Canal, by the Glenwood Avenue Bridge in West Wildwood.

Lamanna said that area, and others near marinas fish docks sometimes have high counts. The reasons, he said, vary, but contributing factors can be wildlife, runoff and boats illegally discharging sewage. Last week, high counts were recorded off Lunds' fish docks, in two spots in Cape May City Harbor and in Avalon opposite 78th street (north of Stone Harbor's treatment plant.) - This week, those -^reas were within standards Past trouble spots, like the East and West Bridge in Cape May Harbor, have been posted, Lamanna said. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT samples 48 ocean sites on Monday and 92 back bay locations on Tuesday and Wednesday each week In the event oi a high sample. that area, and sites

nearby, are resampled within 24 hours. Two consecutive readings ; over 200 MPN are needed to close beaches or post swimming areas. Lamanna emphasized that one reading over 200 does not necessarily indicate a problem. Lamanna said he does not anticipate a serious problem i rlike last summer's, when

the Wildwoods' beaches were closed for six days in August. He cited improvements municipalities have made to their sewage collection and treatment facilities. "With all the money that was spent (on improvements). we're not anticipating any problem." Lamanna said, d

Decision On Burn Hailed WASHINGTON. D C. - Congressman Bill Hughes (D-NJ) says he is very pleased with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to deny the application by Chemical Waste Management. Inc. for a permit to burn 700.000 gallons of toxic wastes off the coast of Southern New Jersey Hughes said the decision shows that the EPA has listened to the many concerns expressed by himself' and others about the safety of ocean incineration, the danger of an accidental spill of toxic chemicals at sea. the need for this technology, and the applicant's poor track record of violations of environmental protection laws. IIE SAID HE welcomes EPA's decision to promulgate clear and concise regulations governing ocean incineration before the agency wilf even consider any further applications for research or commercial burn permits. "The decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to deny Chemical Waste Management company a test burn permit is good news for Southern New Jersey." said Hughes, who has led the Congressional opposition to the permit. "The decision by the EPA to begin promulgating rules governing ocean incineration would indicate that in fact, they are going to take a look at the technology, but under different conditions. Even though I still have serious reservations about the technology, it gives us an opportunity to try to begin to address all the issues that have been raised by a host of witnesses over the last couple of years," he continued. Support Your Local Volunteer Fire Department

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