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Ridgewood Nj, while reviewing Ridgewood Council meeting minutes, several questions have surfaced regarding the Ridgewood Water (RW) soil removal contracts, particularly related to the handling of contaminated soil.
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Ridgewood NJ, demand that the Ridgewood Mayor, the New Jersey Attorney General, and the NJDEP do their due diligence to find the source of legacy contamination and stop this proposed harmful development!
Activists including the Sierra Club are urging residents to hold officials accountable and demand that the Ridgewood Mayor, New Jersey Attorney General, and NJDEP conduct a full investigation following the discovery of hazardous soil contamination. The 42 million pounds of ‘free soil’ obtained from various sources, including Ridgewood Water and Bergen County Community College, could ultimately cost the public millions, with no clear assessment of the health or environmental impacts. Despite public outcry, Ridgewood officials have refused to take action against those responsible.
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Midland Park NJ, are Midland Park residents being trivially blamed for the “excessive lawn watering” that supposedly triggered last weekend’s boil water advisory?
Continue reading Did Sour Grapes Result in Blame for Boil Water Advisory Being Cast?
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Wyckoff NJ, the town of Wyckoff issued a statement on Tuesday following criticism from residents about the lack of timely communication regarding a “boil water” advisory over the weekend. The advisory, which also affected nearby towns, was lifted on Monday after bacterial tests returned negative, but the delay in notifying residents left many frustrated.
Continue reading Wyckoff Addresses Boil Water Advisory Communication Breakdown
Continue reading Ridgewood Water’s “spoil pile” – Dumped at Schedler despite known Contamination?
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Ridgewood NJ, “Due to a significant drop in water pressure in a Midland Park neighborhood, related to excessive lawn watering, Ridgewood Water is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for Midland Park and parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff.” [Posted/shared via Facebook by Ridgewood Water on Saturday, September 21, 2024.]
Continue reading Boil Water Advisory rumored to have been caused by human error, not “excessive lawn watering”
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Midland Park NJ, Saturday September 21st, Ridgewood Water issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Midland Park and parts of Ridgewood and Wyckoff. Update as to the seriousness of the situation should come by 6pm Sunday) today.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water ensures the safety and trust of the clients its serves by requiring all employees (like Joe, pictured) to carry photo ID cards and drive vehicles that are clearly marked with Ridgewood Water logo. This practice allows residents to easily identify legitimate Ridgewood Water personnel, whether they are performing routine maintenance, responding to service calls or working on infrastructure projects. Have any doubts? Ask to see the employee’s ID!
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Ridgewod NJ, at the September 4th Village Council Meeting, Rich Calbi, director of Ridgewood Water, presented an update on the construction of the PFAS Treatment Facilities.
View the presentation: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/DocumentCenter/View/4002/PFAS-Treatment-Facility-Construction-Update?bidId=
Continue reading Ridgewood Water: Update on PFAS Treatment Facilities
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark , it became clear what a $150 million investment in PFAS treatment facilities looks like with the arrival of eight treatment vessels at the new Prospect station in Glen Rock. When finished next year, this site will treat over 3 million gallons of water per day.
Continue reading This is What a $150 million Investment in PFAS treatment facilities looks like
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Ridgewood NJ, readers Continue to take issue with Ridgewood Water on receiving the “Our Water’s Worth It” award! This recognition highlights the company’s contributions to water conservation and sustainability efforts. The following is an email sent out to the Village Manager and the Village council .
Continue reading Ridgewood Water: the Good ,the Bad and the Ugly
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Ridgewood NJ, In case you missed it, during last week’s Village Council Work Session, Village Manager Keith Kazmark revealed that soil testing was recently conducted at the Irene Habernickel Family Park.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark stated and an email, “Three to five inches of rain are possible this afternoon into Wednesday morning, with much of the rain falling in a three-to-six-hour period, according to the National Weather Service. ”
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood and Neighboring Towns on Flood Watch
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Ridgewood NJ, as of July 1, 2024, the Ridgewood Water Annual Quality Report is available online, revealing another year plagued with serious health risks, failed reporting, and exceeded limits. This troubling trend, spanning over a decade, is expected to persist for at least another two years.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Annual Quality Report 2024: Continued Concerns and Health Risks
