Garden State Correctional Facility Update
On Saturday, May 30th, Garden State Correctional Facility experienced a low water pressure event caused by a leak in a water line. Contractors have located the source of the leak and repair of the water line is actively underway. While repairs continue, the Department has implemented contingency measures to maintain essential services and support facility operations. Bottled water is being provided for consumption, food service operations continue, toilet services are available to the population and scheduled shower operations have been implemented to conserve water and maintain adequate system capacity. The Department is actively addressing the situation to protect the population and staff while normal operations are restored.
Update - June 4
- In anticipation of increased temperatures, four pallets of ice will be delivered to GSCF today.
- Bottled water delivery and dispersion continues.
Update - June 5
- Repairs have been completed at the site of the leak.
- Toilets and showers continue to operate normally.
- Onsite bottled water and ice are sufficient to sustain the facility throughout the weekend.
- Scheduled water sampling/testing is ongoing and expected to be completed by Monday.
Suspension of Incoming Used Reading Materials
As the New Jersey Department of Corrections continues to move forward with efforts to eliminate contraband and prevent the introduction of unauthorized items into our facilities, effective immediately, the acceptance of used publications is temporarily suspended. The NJDOC is reviewing current policies and procedures to ensure a safe, fair, and consistent means of delivery for publications across all NJDOC facilities.
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