Crime & Safety
Restroom Sewer Line Issues Limiting Island Beach State Park Capacity
The blockages are forcing Island Beach State Park to close restrooms, officials said. Continuing issues could force them to close the park.
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ — Island Beach State Park is operating with limited capacity due to issues with sewer line blockages in the park's restrooms, officials said Sunday.
The blockages have been happening for several days, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said in a notice posted on the state park's Facebook page.
They have forced the park to close restrooms while Island Beach State Park staff and outside contractors work to identify and resolve the issue, park officials said.
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"Per the New Jersey Department of Health’s Public Recreational Bathing Code, operational restrooms are required to safely allow public access. Without operational restrooms, it would be both unsanitary and unsafe to allow visitors into the park," the notice said.
If the issues persist, Island Beach State Park could close early, park officials said.
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They are working to bring in portable toilets to help accommodate the public, the notice said.
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