Tiverton Officials Say Stafford Pond In Danger of Contamination
Stafford Pond, one of Tiverton's drinking water resources, is under threat of pollution from hazardous activities allowed there by the state.
Stafford Pond, one of Tiverton's drinking water sources, could be in danger of contamination from fishing tournaments and seaplane landings that the state allows there, according to Tiverton officials. On Wednesday night, the Tiverton Conservation Commission held a workshop on drinking water protection at Stafford Pond to determine threats and configure a plan to take action, the Providence Journal and The Newport Daily News report. The commission's chairman, Thomas Ramotowski, is concerned that gasoline and oil from the state-sponsored fishing competitions could pollute the pond's waters. In a past Planning Board meeting, Ramotowski said gasoline and oil cannot be properly filtered during the purification process. Invasive species …
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bigmanny
6:50 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013
John if you can fish at Stafford Pond without using your big motor then what is the big deal. Do you really need it just because you are in a tournament? From what I have read and heard around town the local people just want some rules and regulations since it is the town water I think that would seem reasonable. Sorry if my not using my real name offends you, but it is Manny and you have no need… more ›