Total number of the households using underground septic system and not connected to public sewage
Dear Margate City,
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
I will be out of the office till March 24, 2025. During my absence you
may reach out to Lisa Hagan at [email address] or 609-822-2605 x
104.
The City of Margate City Records Custodian received your Open Public
Records Act (OPRA) emailed March 12, 2025. This response to your request
is being provided to you on the fourth business day of the custodian’s
receipt of said request. A copy of your OPRA is below.
Your OPRA seeks the number of residential properties that rely on septic
tanks and not connected to public sewage- Response is zero (0)
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or
unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a
right to challenge the decision by the Margate City Records Custodian to
deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the
Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government
Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form.
You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at
P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [1][email address], or
at their web site at [2]www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other
questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in
Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.
Thank you,
Lisa Hagan
Margate City Clerk’s Office
9001 Winchester Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402