"Much of Clove Lakes Park, alongside Staten Island's Sunnyside neighborhood, is about as close to untamed as city parkland gets. It's designated 'Forever Wild,' mostly unchanged from primeval land."
"Nearby residents have long complained about a sulfurous stench coming from the creek. The Departments of Environmental Protection and Parks recently zeroed in on the effluent from the employees-only toilets in a building on Slosson Avenue as the likely source."
"Amazingly, this is not the only continuing Staten Island foul-odor story of the season. About three miles away, on Merrill Avenue, there's been another mystery stink."
Clove Lakes Park, designated as 'Forever Wild,' is experiencing significant odor problems due to suspected wastewater issues from nearby toilets. Residents have reported a sulfurous smell emanating from the creek, leading to investigations by the Departments of Environmental Protection and Parks. A dye test confirmed that waste is likely flowing directly into the creek. Additionally, another foul odor has been reported on Merrill Avenue, prompting City Councilmember David Carr to seek assistance from the Health Department. Efforts to mitigate the smell have been initiated, with residents noting improvements.
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