[Adopted 10-3-1988 by Ord. No. 2-88]
The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the current and future residents of Toms River Township who live within the area of contamination delineated by this article. This article is formulated in response to the written findings and recommendations of the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources, dated July 11, 1988, and July 21, 1988, setting forth areas where private wells are to be prohibited, as amended by letter dated August 4, 1988. It is also the purpose of this article to prevent the use of contaminated well water within the area delineated by this article for any purpose, by requiring mandatory disconnection, well sealing in accord with state statutes and regulations and hookup to municipal water supply.
The well restriction areas shall be delineated as follows:
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Area: part of North Gilford Park. Generally as shown on Toms River Township Tax Map Sheet Number 93 as part of the area from Martin Road on the east to Garfield Avenue on the west to Seventh Avenue on the south to Beachview Drive on the north, but specifically described as: Block 1081-J, Lots 1-5.
The use of private well water other than that provided for by water mains within the contaminated area is hereby prohibited for any purpose as of the effective date of this article.
Upon the introduction of water mains and water service along the aforementioned streets, all private wells shall be closed and sealed in accordance with state regulations at the expense of the well owner and under the supervision of Toms River Township Board of Health.
The Dover Township Board of Health adopts this article pursuant to the specific powers granted by N.J.S.A. 26:3-31a, said powers being exercised due to serious threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the affected area in connection with contamination found in the well water of the area delineated.
There shall be no well installations of any type within the area delineated above in this article as of the effective date of this article.
The penalty for the violation of this article shall be not more than $500 nor less than $5. Each day that a violation of this article continues to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.