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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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Ridgewood Water and NJ BPU Discuss Crucial PFAS & Lead Removal

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Ridgewood NJ, in a major development for safe drinking water in New Jersey, Ridgewood Water recently hosted New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Commissioner Michael Bange. The meeting focused on critical investments and projects designed to ensure clean, reliable water for the community, including the imminent launch of a new PFAS treatment facility.

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Ridgewood Welcomes NJ BPU Commissioner for Tour of New PFAS Water Treatment Facility

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood officials, led by Village Manager Keith Kazmark, welcomed New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Commissioner Zenon Christodoulou on Thursday for a productive meeting at Ridgewood Water Headquarters, followed by a tour of the Prospect PFAS Treatment Facility, which is scheduled to be operational this fall.

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New Jersey to Host First-Ever PFAS Summit in 2025: Tackling “Forever Chemicals” with a United Front

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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is stepping up once again in the fight against environmental challenges. On October 9–10, 2025, the state will host its first-ever PFAS Summit, bringing together leaders from across academia, government, and key industries to address the growing threat of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

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Ridgewood Water Warns of Possible Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Amid Spikes in Lawn Watering

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Water is urging residents across its four-town service area to reduce water usage immediately, as recent spikes in early-morning lawn irrigation have nearly triggered Stage 3 drought restrictions.

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Ridgewood Glen Avenue Booster Station Construction Update: Lane Closure Scheduled for July 24-25

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Ridgewood, NJ – Work continues on the Ridgewood Water Booster Station installation along Glen Avenue between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard, an important infrastructure project aimed at improving water flow in Ridgewood and neighboring Midland Park.

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Village of Ridgewood Road Work Friday, June 27 12:00 am to 10:00 am

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Ridgewood NJ, the final phase of Ridgewood Water’s project to increase water flow to a low-pressure area will begin on Friday, June 27. A concrete vault to house the new booster pumps on Glen Avenue will be installed on Friday between 12:00 am and 10:00 am.

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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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Ridgewood Water : East Glen Avenue & Van Emburgh Avenue Road Closure

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Twp. of Washington NJ, starting on Tuesday April 22, 2025 between the hours of 7:00am and approximately 4:00pm The Village of Ridgewood will be conducting water main work on Van Emburgh Avenue and East Glen Avenue .  East Glen Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue will be detoured to Hampshire Road today thru Friday  April 25, 2025.  Southbound traffic on Van Emburgh Avenue will be able to go through Eastgate Road to access East Saddle River Road and Rt 17 if needed.  Please allow for extra travel time and follow all posted detours.

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Ridgewood Water Road Work: Early Collection of Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste

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Ridgewood Nj, as per the Village of Ridgewood: Due to road closures and detours beginning at 7:00 am, trash, recycling and yard waste collections will take place earlier than usual at homes located in the area of East Glen Avenue, Van Emburgh Avenue, Quackenbush Place and East Saddle River Road. Please make sure that your receptacles are ready for pickup THE NIGHT BEFORE your scheduled collections. Road work is expected to continue through May 16, 2025.

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Ridgewood Water Installation of New Water Mains Near the Eastside Reservoir Begins Today

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water’s project to install new water mains in the area of the Eastside Reservoir and future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility will begin tomorrow, April 1st, and is expected to be completed in approximately six weeks. The work will take place from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays. Road closures,( East Saddle River, East Glen and Van Emburgh )  and detours will be in place. Please allow extra time when traveling in the area.

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Ridgewood Water to Begin Water Main Installation for Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is set to begin a major infrastructure upgrade next week with the installation of new water mains near the Eastside Reservoir—the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility. The project is expected to take approximately six weeks, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Residents should be aware of road closures and detours in the area during construction.

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Ridgewood Schools Superintendent: “The cost of changing out all of the water filters is exorbitant. Send your students with water if you’re concerned [about PFAS].”

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Ridgewood NJ, Translation: The Ridgewood Board of Education would rather spend money on athletic field upgrades ($80k of funding being provided to Village of Ridgewood for lighting at Vets Field and additional funding set aside to address reconfiguration of athletic field at Benjamin Franklin Middle School) than improving water quality at school drinking fountains.

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