Don't Flush! Barrier Island Residents Warned of Strained Sewers
Toms River officials tell barrier island residents not to flush toilets, take baths and showers or use washing machines.
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Toms River officials urged Ocean County barrier islands residents and visitors not to flush toilets, take baths and showers or use washing machines or dishwashers because the wastewater could strain disabled or broken sewer systems.
Residents are allowed in the barrier island communities for brief periods to clean up and get personal items.
The discharge into the sewer system may "cause environmental damage and back up sewage in homes," according to Toms River's Website.
Sewer utilities are working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to assess the conditions of water treatment systems and what repairs are necessary to restore service, the township said.
Sandra
3:51 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
no toilet flush? dump out window?
Hate Incompetence
3:55 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Hmm...If the island "remains under mandatory evacuation", why would this announcement be necessary?
Andy
4:01 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Because they are letting people on to the island for brief periods to clean up and get personal affects.
notasellout
4:06 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
From what I've been told by public works employees of the towns out there, there are hundreds of non essential people out there every day taking in the sites, taking pictures (non press) and doing some work on some homes. Even the New York Giants were out there for a photo op last week. You know how it works...it's all in who you know. But for the rest of us "it's far too dangerous"...
notasellout
4:00 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
If there's no power or gas service, how could you use a dishwasher or a washing machine? Would anyone really want to take a shower or bath in cold water only? This is getting stupid already...
Lyn
4:48 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
it's out of control now!
charlotte
5:43 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
There isn't any water either.
Jerzymom
4:58 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
It's called New Jerseys reallity check!! If they can't follow the rules then stop letting them go! Don't they get it's all for their safety? Really NJ wake up! This is our first time... Other states do this a couple times a year
Theresa DiChiara
6:06 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
feel so bad for everyone,you may find this gross,but I have had to do this as I loose water often "Pee in a bottle,poop in a bag"
Autumn
6:26 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Why are you people so critical, the workers are just doing their job in informing people of possible future problems, and how to avoid them. They are on top of things
I have spoken
6:49 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Oh crap....
Chief Wahoo
6:53 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
No way people get back in their homes by summer 2013........
bayway mike
9:51 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Not if the infrastructure isn't fixed..
Cinnacide
8:54 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
It's called a Barrier Island for a reason. Can't wait to watch shore property values drop.
having a heart
4:56 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Some of these comments are redicuicous! The township is taking precautions. My life hasn't been disrupted, but in some way this affects all of US. Have a heart to the ones who are cold and self centered,