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Councilwoman raises water-quality concerns; borough staff to adjust supply mix
Summary
Councilwoman Michele Degnan-Spang told the Spring Lake Heights Borough Council that residents reported discolored, salty-tasting water; borough staff said they are adjusting groundwater and Manasquan Reservoir inputs to address the issue.
Councilwoman Michele Degnan-Spang told the Spring Lake Heights Borough Council on Feb. 18 that residents have reported discolored and "salty" water, and she said borough water staff are working to adjust the mix of groundwater and water drawn from the Manasquan Reservoir to correct the problem. The remark came during the council’s regular meeting, which followed an executive session that opened at 6:45 p.m.
Degnan-Spang said the complaints concern water appearance and taste and described the issue as operational rather than regulatory; she asked staff to monitor the supply mix and make adjustments. Borough Administrator John Barrett was listed as attending the meeting; the transcript records that the Water Department would be working on adjustments but does not record a separate, verbatim statement from Barrett on timing or technical steps.
The council did not receive public comment on the item that evening. Spring Lake First Aid’s annual report was on the agenda but was not presented because the listed presenter, Howard Rockhill, was on a medical call.
The council did not vote on a separate water-policy measure at the Feb. 18 meeting. Council members present noted the operational response and indicated they expect staff to report further if conditions persist or additional remedial measures are required. The council adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
