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Ridgewood NJ, new research published in Environment International has proven for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals known for their persistence in the environment—can penetrate the skin barrier and reach the bloodstream.
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Ridgewood NJ, as the weather heats up, Americans tend to water their lawns more frequently, often resulting in significant water waste. Traditional sprinklers, which lack precision, frequently water not just the lawn but also driveways and sidewalks. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, landscape irrigation uses about 9 billion gallons of water per day, with nearly half of that being wasted.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Water emergency continues , Village Manager Keith Kazmark said in an email ,
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Responding to a citizen’s Facebook post regarding Ridgewood Water’s recent request to stop the use of lawn irrigation devices, Ridgewood Water’s Senior Engineer Jill Fasano wrote this about the “enormous amounts of water put on lawns:”
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Ridgewood NJ, Please STOP ALL LAWN WATERING and turn off your automatic sprinklers until the end of the week.
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Midland Park NJ, Ridgewood Water has been made aware of potentially misleading contractor behavior surrounding the replacements of Lead Service Lines and the recent legislation acting to motivate homeowners and water systems to get the lead out of household service lines.
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Ridgewood NJ, East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed in BOTH directions June 3rd through June 7th, from South Irving Street to North Van Dien Avenue, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
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Ridgewood NJ, starting Thursday, a small portion of East Ridgewood Avenue, from Southern Parkway to Heermance Place, will be closed due to a water main replacement project. The work is expected to continue throughout the week. Please build extra time into your schedule.
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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.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Northern Parkway between Linwood Avenue and Meadowbrook Avenue was temporarily closed to motor vehicle traffic on Monday morning, 05/13, due to a high pressure natural gas main leak caused by a construction related accident.
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) is taking decisive action to address lead contamination in residential settings by proposing a significant reduction in the standard for soil remediation.
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Continue reading Road Work Ahead in Ridgewood: Raw Water Main Installation
