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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
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Ridgewood Nj, since 2015, Ridgewood Water has faced challenges with PFAS levels exceeding the limits set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This ongoing issue raises concerns about transparency and the safety of tap water for Ridgewood residents.
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Ridgewood NJ, congratulations to Ridgewood Water on receiving the “Our Water’s Worth It” award! This recognition highlights the company’s contributions to water conservation and sustainability efforts. However, the award has raised eyebrows among residents and community members.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Receives “Our Water’s Worth It” Award Amid Controversy
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Ridgewood NJ, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today presented the first Our Water’s Worth It trophy to Ridgewood Water for its efforts over the years to conserve water and to protect public health by addressing PFAS contamination. Ridgewood Water provides water service to approximately 61,000 consumers in four Bergen County municipalities.
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Ridgewood NJ, with an area wide Heat Advisory until Wednesday Director of Ridgewood Water Rich Calbi asks all residents to,
Continue reading Ridgewood Water to Remain on a Mandatory Two-day Watering Schedule
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood moves forward with The Green Amendment, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would give all New Jersey citizens the basic environmental rights to clear air, clean water, a stable climate and a healthy environment. Exclusion if you live in the Schedler neighborhood. Not to mention Ridgewood Water. @everyone Please listen to this and help the Friends of the Schedler Neighborhood
Continue reading Schedler neighborhood in the Eye of the Storm of the “The Green Amendment”
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Glen Rock NJ, a New Jersey native, who developed testicular cancer as a teenager, is alleging that his illness resulted from prolonged exposure to harmful, man-made chemicals over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The man, Scott Ehlbeck, now living in northern Pennsylvania, also claims his son’s autism is connected to his cancer.
Continue reading Forever Chemicals in N.J. Drinking Water Linked to Man’s Cancer, Lawsuit Claims
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water, serving Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and Midland Park, has implemented its regular mandatory two-day-a-week lawn watering restrictions. This measure aims to conserve water and prevent the need for more severe Stage 3 restrictions this summer.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Two-Day Lawn Watering Restrictions In Effect
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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.
Continue reading New Study Reveals PFAS Can Permeate Skin and Enter 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 ,
Continue reading Why Ridgewood Faces a Water Emergency Despite Spring Rainfall
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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:”
