NJDEP Reports the Navesink is Safe-Not a Risk For Swimmers or Shellfish

Earlier today the Asbury Park Press reporter Olivia Liu shared “Navesink sewage spill not a risk for swimmers or shellfish NJDEP says.”

This comprehensive update includes the latest from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection citing from Caryn Shinske, spokeswoman for the NJDEP:

1)      “Several tide changes have occurred since the spill, and any remaining contamination will already have been flushed, ” said Shinske.

2)      “These beaches and/or shellfish beds are not located in close proximity to where the spill occurred last week and/ therefore, are not considered to be at risk.” Shinske said.

Shinske said the spill was minimal and there was an update shared midday today by Brian Donohue of RedBankGreen “RED BANK: BOATERS RETURN AS SEWAGE WORRIES EBB.” See our original post on this topic “ Advocating for Clean Water & Responsibility: Critical Updates From Red Bank, NJ” here. See the message to customers from American Water below.

Thank you for your continued diligence in checking for these important updates. Knowledge is power!

From American Water to their customers:

“Hello! This is an important notification from New Jersey American Water. New Jersey American Water has LIFTED the mandatory outdoor water use restrictions for your area that were put in place on Sunday, July 14 because of an emergency repair at our water treatment plant.  The voluntary conservation notice previously issued on June 20, 2024, for customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to reduce water usage due to the consistent hot, dry weather is still in effect.  If you are a landlord and water service is in your name, please inform your tenants so they are aware of this impact to their water service. For more information on ways to conserve water or to see a map of the affected area please go to NewJerseyamwater.com and click on 'Alerts'.  We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. Esto es un aviso importante sobre su servicio de agua y/o alcantarilla. Para asistencia en Español, por favor llame New Jersey American Water al 1-800-272-1325.“