Total number of the households using underground septic system and not connected to public sewage
Dear South Harrison Township,
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., I am requesting access to records related to the number of households with septic systems in [Municipality Name].
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. The total number of residential properties that rely on septic systems and not connected to public sewage within the municipality. Septic is also known as Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS)
I request these records in digital format (CSV, Excel, or PDF) if available. If the information is maintained in a database, I request an export of relevant fields.
If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, please provide a written explanation citing the specific legal reasons for the denial. If the records are available online, I appreciate guidance on how to access them.
Please advise me of any fees before processing the request if they exceed the standard OPRA fee schedule.
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe of seven business days.
Sincerely,
Email: [email address]
P: 6095402690
Denis Bondarenko
Hello Denis,
I am in receipt of your OPRA request.
Unfortunately, this information is not available through the South
Harrison Zoning Department. All records pertaining to septic systems in
South Harrison would be through the Gloucester County Health Department,
who is the governing agency for septic systems.
Lawrence Moore
Deputy Clerk; Deputy Registrar
Deputy Tax Collector; Planning Zoning Board Clerk & Secretary
Claims, Safety, Wellness Coordinator
South Harrison Township
664 Harrisonville Road
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Phone: (856)769-3737 ext. 7802
Fax: (856)769-8673
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From: Denis Bondarenko
<[OPRA #73372 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 9:11 PM
To: Lindsey Kranz <[email address]>
Subject: OPRA request - Total number of the households using underground
septic system and not connected to public sewage
Dear South Harrison Township,
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A.
47:1A-1 et seq., I am requesting access to records related to the number
of households with septic systems in [Municipality Name].
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. The total number of residential properties that rely on septic
systems and not connected to public sewage within the municipality. Septic
is also known as Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS)
I request these records in digital format (CSV, Excel, or PDF) if
available. If the information is maintained in a database, I request an
export of relevant fields.
If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, please provide a
written explanation citing the specific legal reasons for the denial. If
the records are available online, I appreciate guidance on how to access
them.
Please advise me of any fees before processing the request if they exceed
the standard OPRA fee schedule.
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response within the
statutory timeframe of seven business days.
Sincerely,
Email: [email address]
P: 6095402690
Denis Bondarenko
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