Drainage System:
The municipal drainage system consists primarily of underground pipelines and catch basins located at street level. The Borough conducts semi-annual inspections of all catch basins and removes all sand and debris which has accumulated in the structure. The drainage system provides an important function in that it minimizes, where possible, localized flooding caused by rainwaters.
The Borough has an anti-litter ordinance which prohibits the disposal of debris within the Municipality. This ordinance in part is for the purpose of keeping litter out of the Municipal storm drainage system. Any violations should be reported to the Police Department.
The storm drainage system carries untreated storm runoff directly to the bay. Illegal sanitary tie-ins, pet wastes, and discharge of such wastes as oil, paint and fertilizer pollute the water, destroy aquatic plants, endanger wildlife and decrease the beauty of the bay and ocean. It is a violation of New Jersey State Law to discharge hazardous substances to the environment (including waste motor oil, petroleum products, pesticides, and herbicides). Any such discharges should be reported to the New Jersey Environmental Hotline at 1-877-927-6337.