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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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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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