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April 11, 2024

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established national limits for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water.  The substances, known by the initials PFAS, are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they barely degrade, are very heat resistant, and are nearly impossible to destroy, so they can linger for very long periods in air, water and soil.

The Borough of Stone Harbor has been testing for these chemicals well in advance of the new regulation and to date, no PFAS has been detected in Stone Harbor’s water supply.  The Borough will continue to monitor for these chemicals on a routine basis, however, we are confident that our water supply is safe and free of these forever chemicals.  The EPA estimates that between only 6% and 10% of the drinking water systems will be affected by this regulation.

The class of chemicals includes over 14,000 man-made chemicals that have been in use for 70+ years.  Exposure to PFAS have been associated with a higher risk of certain cancers, heart disease, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, low birth weight and reproductive issues, including decreased fertility. According to a US Department of Health and Human Service study, almost every American has some level of PFAS in their blood already.

April 5, 2024

Great News! We’re happy to announce that the public restrooms at the Water Tower Comfort Station are now fully operational!

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the previous closure due to a heating issue. The HVAC issues have been resolved, and the restrooms are open to the public once again.

March 16, 2024

A message from the Cape May County Engineer’s Office

Notice of Great Channel Bridge along CR 619 – temporary traffic signal

Beginning on Tuesday March 19^th, underdeck steel repairs will continue as the final phase of construction on the Great Channel Bridge that connects Middle Township to Stone Harbor. In order to safely accommodate this activity, one-way alternating traffic will be in place.  Traffic in both directions will be maintained, however, only one-way alternating traffic will be permitted to cross the bridge.  Traffic approaching each side of the bridge will be maintained by a temporary traffic signal which will allow one direction of travel to proceed at a time.  Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching and crossing the bridge and to not proceed until the signal is in the green phase. Slight delays should be expected.