Dear Barnegat Township,

Hello, I am requesting public records for a story I'm researching on water affordability and housing stability.

Records Requested:
For the past 30 days please provide:
All addresses where residential water service was disconnected or shut off for non-payment
For each address: street address, zip code, and date of disconnection
Total number of residential disconnections during this period
I am requesting address-level data only. I do not need customer names, account numbers, billing amounts, or any personally identifiable information.

Public Interest:
This data will help the public understand:
The scope of water affordability challenges in our community
Geographic patterns of service disruptions
Whether vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected
Water shutoffs are a matter of public health and housing stability. Transparency in utility operations serves the public interest.

Format:
Please provide records in Excel, CSV, or PDF format.

Fees:
I understand standard fees may apply. Please provide a cost estimate if charges will exceed $50. I request a fee waiver or reduction as this information serves the public interest and will be used for news reporting purposes.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need clarification.

Thank you for your assistance,
Avilane J.
[email address]
754-368-6122