Raritan And Sandy Hook Bays sanitary survey report 1997-2000

This report is a Sanitary Survey of the Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays. A Sanitary Survey is completed every 12 years for each designated growing area, when there have been significant changes in the area, or if an upgrade in classification is proposed. The report addresses a request from the shellfish industry to review the water quality of the Prohibited waters at the eastern and western portions of the area. Sampling results (1997-2000) indicate that the total coliform bacterial water quality of the shellfish growing waters of the Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays has improved slightly since the last Sanitary Survey report. This improvement is part of a continuing trend in water quality improvement in this area. Based on these data, an upgrade was implemented for a triangular area to the west of Sandy Hook (known as Flynn’s Knoll) as well as a smaller area to the west of Conaskonk Point.This report was funded by a state general appropriation, federal clean water act, and the Monmouth County Hard Clam Relay and Depuration Fund