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NJ Drinking Water Crisis: How Ridgewood Water is Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’ Alongside State Leaders

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New Jersey Water Coalition Briefing: Tackling Infrastructure & ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Ridgewood

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water remains a top priority across the Garden State. To address the future of local utility management, Ridgewood Water recently hosted a pivotal briefing for the Drinking Water Coalition of New Jersey right here in the Village.

The high-profile event brought together local water providers, infrastructure experts, and state policymakers to participate in a robust, collaborative question-and-answer session on upcoming environmental standards and state legislative priorities.

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Ridgewood Water PFAS Compliance: $150M Project to Finish 4 Years Early

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Pure Water, Years Early: How Ridgewood is Leading the Nation in PFAS Safety

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Ridgewood NJ, While water utilities across the country are scrambling to meet new federal safety standards, Ridgewood Water just hit a massive milestone.

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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 Water kicks off a critical infrastructure project

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Construction Alert: Ridgewood Water Main Expansion Hits Glen Rock—What Residents Need to Know

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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters and residents near the Ridgewood-Glen Rock border should prepare for upcoming utility work as Ridgewood Water kicks off a critical infrastructure project. Starting next week, crews will begin connecting a local well to the Prospect PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock.

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Is Your Street on the List? Ridgewood Secures $1.5M for Massive Lead Pipe Overhaul

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Clean Water Win: Ridgewood Lands $1.5 Million Federal Boost for Lead Pipe Removal

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood just received a major financial “green light” for its mission to provide 100% lead-free water. Working alongside New Jersey’s congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim have secured $1.535 million in federal funding specifically for Ridgewood’s lead remediation efforts.

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Don’t Let Your Pipes Burst! 7 Essential Winter Hacks from Ridgewood Water

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Don’t Let Your Pipes Burst! 7 Essential Winter Hacks from Ridgewood Water

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Ridgewood NJ, When the temperature in Northern New Jersey plunges, your home’s plumbing is under immense pressure. A single burst pipe can release hundreds of gallons of water in minutes, causing thousands of dollars in damage to your basement or flooring.

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Happy New Year from the Ridgewood blog !

Happy New Year

Wishing a happy, Healthy and Safe New Year!

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the Ridgewood blog will be resting up from our New Year festivities today with intermittent posts , but we will be up and running  on Friday January 2nd 2026

thank you for all your overwhelming support !!!

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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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Unearthing History! Colonial-Era Home Discovered at Ridgewood Water’s Wyckoff Well Site

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Ridgewood Water Digs for Water Treatment, Finds 18th-Century Colonial Home Foundation in Wyckoff! See the Amazing Discovery

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The planned construction of a new PFAS treatment facility by Ridgewood Water in Wyckoff Township, NJ, has turned into a fascinating journey through time! While preparing to break ground at the Cedar Hill Avenue Well Field, a required state archaeological survey has unexpectedly uncovered a significant piece of Bergen County colonial history.

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Pressure’s UP! Ridgewood Water Completes Major Pump Installation to Boost Flow in Three Towns!

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Ridgewood Water Solves Chronic Low Pressure Issues in Ridgewood, Midland Park, and Wyckoff with Massive New Pump! Details on the $26K Concrete Vault

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Ridgewood NJ, great news for residents of Ridgewood, Midland Park, and Wyckoff! Ridgewood Water has successfully completed a critical infrastructure upgrade designed to eliminate those frustrating low water pressure situations.

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Ridgewood Water Hydrant Flushing Alert: What Residents Need to Know About Nighttime Water Maintenance

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Heads Up, Bergen County! Ridgewood Water Announces Late-Night Flushes—Here’s How to Protect Your Appliances

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood Water is launching its annual preventive maintenance program this month, which includes critical hydrant flushing across its service areas. These necessary steps ensure the integrity of the water system, but residents should prepare for temporary changes in water quality and pressure.

The utility is conducting the flushing during overnight hours to minimize disruption to daytime routines and business operations.

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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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Is Your Water Safe? Map Reveals ‘Forever Chemicals’ (PFAS) Exceeding EPA Limits in North Jersey Towns

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WATER CRISIS: Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, and 7 Other NJ Towns Found to Have PFAS Levels UP TO 7X the New Federal Limit—See the Full List!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Residents across North Jersey are confronting alarming data regarding the quality of their drinking water. A map published by USA TODAY, utilizing recent data submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indicates that several public drinking water systems in the region have PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) levels that exceed the new federal safety regulations.

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