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Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Why Ridgewood Water Quality Concerns are Rising

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Ridgewood Water Update: Why PFOA Levels are a Growing Concern for Residents

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Ridgewood NJ, for residents and customers relying on Ridgewood Water, staying informed about water safety is more critical than ever. While the utility provider issues quarterly water quality notices, a closer look at the data by concerned citizens reveals a troubling trend: PFOA and PFOS levels are not just persisting—they appear to be on the rise.

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Ridgewood Water Tackles PFAS and Drought Concerns in Glen Rock

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Is Your Water Safe? Ridgewood Water Utility Reveals Aggressive Plan to Remove PFAS “Forever Chemicals” by 2026

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Glen Rock NJ, Ridgewood Water, the utility serving several New Jersey municipalities, recently addressed local concerns at a meeting of the Glen Rock Activities Club. Neil Gallone, representing the utility, delivered a critical presentation focusing on two major issues facing the community: the long-term solution for PFAS contamination and the urgent need for community-wide water conservation during the current drought watch.

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$4.9 MILLION PAYOUT: NJ Residents Win Landmark Settlement for Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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Middlesex Water Customers to Be Compensated for PFOA Contamination; Case Becomes National Template

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Woodbridge NJ, in a major victory for consumer health and environmental accountability, approximately 60,000 residential water customers in New Jersey are set to share a $4.9 million class-action settlement over drinking water contaminated with PFOA, a toxic “forever chemical” belonging to the PFAS family.

The settlement, officially announced on October 3, concludes a nearly four-year legal battle against Middlesex Water Co. and the chemical manufacturer, 3M. This resolution is the largest of its kind in New Jersey and is poised to become a national template for communities seeking compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to PFAS water contamination.

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Groundbreaking Success: Glen Rock PFAS Treatment Facility Kicks Off with $1 Million State Investment

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Pictured (left to right): Midland Park Councilmember Lorraine DeLuca, Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi, Midland Park Councilmember Nancy Peet, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos, Glen Rock Mayor Kristine Morieko, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, Assemblyman Chris Tully, Glen Rock Councilmember Maureen Rozanski, Glen Rock Councilmember Elizabeth Coll and Village Manager Keith Kazmark

State Boosts Clean Water Fight: $1 Million Lands in Glen Rock for Major PFAS Treatment Facility

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – The commitment to delivering pristine water in Bergen County hit a major milestone on Thursday. Ridgewood Water held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new Main PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock, signaling the start of construction on a project that will significantly upgrade the local water infrastructure.

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Ridgewood Water Delivers State-of-the-Art PFAS Treatment Vessels to Wyckoff and Ridgewood Facilities

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Clean Water Breakthrough! Giant Filters Land in Wyckoff and Ridgewood to Erase Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood Water has reached a critical milestone in its mission to deliver the cleanest possible water, announcing the delivery of advanced filtration vessels to two key treatment facilities in Bergen County. These massive installations mark the final major construction step before the new systems become operational next year, ensuring the removal of harmful PFAS “forever chemicals” from the local water supply.

This multi-million dollar investment underscores Ridgewood Water’s commitment to not just meeting, but surpassing the strictest federal guidelines for water purity.

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Massive $117 Million Clean-Up: Ridgewood Water Fights Back Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

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Ridgewood Water Spends $117M on 12 Plants to Strip Cancer-Linked ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Tap Water

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Ridgewood NJ, The Urgent $117 Million Mission to Erase PFAS . Ridgewood Water, a utility serving over 61,000 customers across Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Glen Rock, is currently engaged in one of the most ambitious and costly water clean-up efforts in New Jersey history. The utility is building a total of 12 new treatment facilities—a system characterized by its director as “likely one of the largest in the state”—specifically designed to filter out PFAS, the notorious “forever chemicals,” from its well supply.

The total estimated cost for the 12 projects is a staggering $98 million to $117 million, with completion expected by March 2027.

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New Jersey Settles With 3M to Address Damage Caused by “Forever Chemicals”

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Ridgewood NJ,  New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced a landmark settlement of up to $450 million with 3M to resolve the State’s 2019 lawsuits and a Statewide Directive to address damage to the State’s water and other natural resources from dangerous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.”

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Saddle River Residents Urged to Test Private Wells for PFOS Contamination

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Saddle River Issues Advisory on PFOS Contamination in Private Well Water

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Saddle River NJ, Mayor Albert Kurpis has issued a public advisory urging residents to test their private wells for PFOS contamination following a recent report of contamination in the borough.

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NYC Protesters Demand Ban on Artificial Grass in Public Parks Over Health Concerns

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New York NY, A wave of grassroots activism is sweeping through New York City as demonstrators demand an end to the installation of artificial turf fields in public parks. Protesters argue that synthetic grass—laden with toxic “forever chemicals”—poses serious health and environmental risks, particularly to children.

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Local Backlash Erupts Over Democrat Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Comments on Ridgewood Water and Veterans

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Ridgewood NJ, Democrat Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s recent remarks regarding Ridgewood Water and its efforts to address contamination have sparked a wave of criticism from local residents. While some applaud his coordination with local officials, others are calling out what they perceive as misleading statements and inaction on pressing community issues, particularly regarding veterans and environmental concerns.

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Ridgewood Water Says It’s on Target to Achieve Non-detectable Levels of PFAS by 2026 Amid Residents Concerns

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Ridgewood Nj, since 2015, Ridgewood Water has faced challenges with PFAS levels exceeding the limits set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This ongoing issue raises concerns about transparency and the safety of tap water for Ridgewood residents.

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Forever Chemicals in N.J. Drinking Water Linked to Man’s Cancer, Lawsuit Claims

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Glen Rock NJ, a New Jersey native, who developed testicular cancer as a teenager, is alleging that his illness resulted from prolonged exposure to harmful, man-made chemicals over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The man, Scott Ehlbeck, now living in northern Pennsylvania, also claims his son’s autism is connected to his cancer.

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New Study Reveals PFAS Can Permeate Skin and Enter the Bloodstream

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Ridgewood NJ, new research published in Environment International has proven for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals known for their persistence in the environment—can penetrate the skin barrier and reach the bloodstream.

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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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Ho-Ho-Kus Water System Upgrade: Successful Remediation Efforts Yield Positive Results

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, In an exciting development for the residents of Ho-Ho-Kus, Mayor Thomas Randall announced on Thursday that recent tests following the borough’s $3.7 million water treatment system upgrade have shown “below detectable levels” of chemical contaminants. This significant milestone comes ahead of the May 23 deadline, marking a successful completion of the remediation efforts.

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