April 6th, 2017
Dear Great Friends on the Ridgewood blog ,
Information about Ridgewood Water safety has been discussed on major news channels, as well as in social media. Please read the following notice, in its entirety, so that you may understand the facts surrounding what has occurred. The safety of consumers is paramount to Ridgewood Water, which is the reason behind actions which were taken.
Yesterday, April 5th, Ridgewood Water learned that a sample testing of raw, untreated groundwater resulted in a detection of fecal microbes. This sampling of raw water occurred prior to standard treatment and regular disinfection, before entering into the distribution system. As a precautionary measure, the affected well was immediately shutdown. Further, a DEP technical requirement was implemented, requiring notification to consumers within the distribution area. Those registered for Ridgewood Water messaging, were notified via the Ridgewood Water reverse 911 list.
The timing of the consumer notification was based on the date of sample collection and subsequent results, which were reported to Ridgewood Water less than 24 hours later, on April 5th. Ridgewood Water consulted with the New Jersey DEP and EPA on notice requirements.
The distribution areas covered by this notification include:
all of Glen Rock
Ridgewood south of Monte Vista and east of the rail line,
Wyckoff in the areas of Goffle Road, Hopper Ave, Ravine Court and Ravine Avenue
Midland Park in the vicinity of the Godwin Avenue shopping center, including the ACME Supermarket on Lake Street.
In order to be compliant with the DEP regulations, and in an abundance of caution, Ridgewood Water has advised that those consumers living in the distribution areas covered by this notification should use bottled water or boil water before using it. The boil water advisory will be lifted once RidgewoodWater receives favorable lab results from subsequent testing. You can learn more about whether your area is affected by calling Ridgewood Water at 201-670-5520.
Kindly share this information with your friends and neighbors.
Heather A. Mailander
Village Manager
201/670-5500 x202
