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Village Council Candidate Frank Mortimer Assures Ridgewood Residents: Artificial Turf Fields Are Safe

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Ridgewood NJ, during the League of Women Voters candidates forum, Frank Mortimer, candidate for Ridgewood Village Council, addressed concerns regarding the safety of artificial turf fields. Mortimer pointed to the findings of a federal report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which assures that artificial turf, including fields made from recycled tire crumbs, does not pose significant health risks.

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Ridgewood Water Leads the Way in PFAS Reduction Efforts

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In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its first-ever national rule on Wednesday, April 10, to regulate the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. This rule mandates that public water suppliers across the United States must reduce the levels of PFOA and PFOS to a maximum of 4 parts per trillion by 2029.

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EPA to Address treatment plan for Removing PFOS and PFOA Contamination at the Fair Lawn Well Field Superfund Site

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn residents are invited to attend a public availability session on Thursday, July 27 for an update on the Fair Lawn Well Field Superfund site, including a plan under
review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to build a state-of-the-art groundwater treatment plant on 11th Street, in a location adjacent to the existing water storage tank.

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Report: High Levels of Dangerous Radon Gas Detected in 10% of New Jersey Homes

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Trenton NJ,  Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 10% of homes in New Jersey. During January for Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association in New Jersey is urging everyone to test their home for radon.

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