Soil Contamination Stymies Edgemont Park Dredging Plan
Toxicity results nix a potential cost-savings plan the township had with Montclair State University.
Tests done in preparation for the dredging of Edgemont Park pond found higher than expected soil contamination levels, forcing planners to scrap an extensive improvement plan. Though the contaminants are believed to be naturally occurring, Business Manager Marc Dashield said the finders were a disappointment for the township. “Those ... unfortunately aren’t the best findings,” said Dashield. “These contaminants ... can normally be in the soil, it is just they are at higher levels than what is acceptable" for residential use. The soil testing was done in anticipation of dredging the pond. The dredging was expected to make the pond deeper and remove sediment clouding the waters. In addition, the retaining walls encircling the pond will be…
Cary Africk
10:01 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2013
Dear I'd, With all due respect, this is a question for your Council representative or the Mayor. They are the ones who do not appear to be interested in follow up or clarification. more ›