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The “Forever Chemical” Fight in NJ: Why Ridgewood is Under the Microscope

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The Ridgewood Water Paradox: National Awards vs. Local Frustrations

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Ridgewood NJ, Is the Village of Ridgewood a national leader in water safety, or is there a transparency gap leaving residents in the dark?

Recently, Mayor Paul Vagianos and Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi took the stage at NJIT’s Workshop on Translational Research and Technology Innovations for PFAS Decontaminations. To the room of state legislators and environmental experts, Ridgewood was hailed as being “well ahead of the curve” in the fight against “forever chemicals.”

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Ridgewood’s Water Revolution: New Tech Targets “Forever Chemicals”

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Is the “Forever” in PFAS Finally Over?

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For years, the term “PFAS” has sparked concern in households across the country. But in Ridgewood, the fight against these “forever chemicals” is entering a high-tech new phase.

This week, Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi joined forces with top minds from Veolia Water and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) at the NJ American Water Works Association (AWWA) conference. Their mission? To move beyond just “filtering” PFAS and start destroying it.

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Ridgewood’s Eco-Friendly Initiative: Welcoming the Village’s First All-Electric Vehicle

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Ridgewood NJ, exciting news is on the horizon for residents of Ridgewood as the village proudly unveils its first all-electric vehicle – a sleek 2023 Ford F150 Lightning! This groundbreaking addition marks a significant step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility within the community.

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