Chapter three of Benton's book describes his experiences with water and how there are many issues with the water sources in New Jersey. Some of these issues include sources that are partly dried up, heavy pollution, and finding water that is suitable enough for people to drink. Droughts were common about 30-40 years ago, which immensely decreased the chances of finding drinking water, and when it was found, the water was filled with pollution.
Even though droughts are not common today, there is still a ton of pollution in New Jersey's oceans, lakes, and rivers. My family has a shore house in Point Pleasant Boro, NJ and I am disgusted at the quality of the water every time I visit the beach. The water itself is almost a green color, and is filled with so much garbage and sewage. It is not good for the animals and other creatures of the ocean, and as well as anyone who attempts to use this water for drinking purposes. It is almost impossible to find clean water in NJ, and it is something that needs to be fixed.
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Judith Stark
2/14/2018 01:00:27 pm
You need to have more comments on the substance of the chapter itself. So much to comment on!! And ocean water (although important) is not the focus of this chapter, but clean drinking water for the state of New Jersey.
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