Wesley Lake, Ocean Grove, NJ as seen from the foot bridge. (bordering Asbury Park) © Paul Goldfinger photo. Click left for full view.
To the Editor:
We went to the First Ave beach in Asbury yesterday and I noticed the water was really dirty. Filled with garbage. A couple of kids were swimming in it anyway. I was wondering weather it was a “Sandy” tide. It smelled too. Then someone told me it’s because of the heavy rains we’ve had and that Wesley Lake empties into the ocean and with it, all it’s garbage. So I’m wondering number one if that’s true, does the water ever get tested for bacteria etc? And number two is anyone aware of this garbage problem with Wesley Lake waste water and what are they doing about it? I think it needs to be addressed. (I just found your site BTW) Oh and I did walk up to Ocean Grove and the water was cleaner so I’m thinking it could be a Wesley Lake problem. Looking forward to your comments. Thanks.
JUDI HULL
JUNE 11, 2013