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PATERSON, NJ — A new 42-inch water main break in Paterson is threatening to leave large parts of the city without water, just two weeks after a separate major break disrupted service across multiple North Jersey communities.
Continue reading Another Paterson Water Main Break Leaves Residents Facing Outages and Restrictions
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MIDLAND PARK, NJ — Ridgewood Water has taken another major step forward in its $150 million PFAS mitigation project, with the delivery of four massive Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels to the Wortendyke PFAS Treatment Facility in Midland Park. These vessels, manufactured by Calgon Carbon Corp., are among the largest available in the industry and mark a milestone in Ridgewood Water’s ongoing effort to ensure safe, clean drinking water.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Expands PFAS Treatment in Midland Park with New Carbon Vessels
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TRENTON, NJ – In a major environmental victory, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have announced a record-breaking $2 billion settlement to address widespread contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals and other pollutants. This is the largest environmental settlement ever reached by a single U.S. state.
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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.
photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Restoration and bank stabilization efforts are now in full swing at Dunham Trail, a cherished 1.75-acre nature preserve along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, as Ridgewood Water works to protect critical infrastructure and enhance environmental safety.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – In a major win for clean water initiatives and local infrastructure, Ridgewood Water has been awarded $1 million in state funding as part of the FY2026 New Jersey state budget, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark. This funding will support PFAS mitigation efforts, specifically contributing to the construction of the Main PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock.
photo courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Early morning traffic was affected on Friday, June 27, as Ridgewood Water conducted an important infrastructure upgrade on Glen Avenue, between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard, near the Ridgewood Art Institute. The project marks a critical milestone in the construction of the new Glen Avenue Booster Station, which is designed to improve water flow to low-pressure areas in both Ridgewood and Midland Park.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Ridgewood Water has announced a planned infrastructure project on Glen Avenue (between Oak Street and Upper Boulevard, near the Ridgewood Art Institute) scheduled for Friday morning, June 27, 2025. The project will affect traffic during early morning hours and involves important upgrades to the local water supply system.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Road Closure Alert: Glen Avenue Work Scheduled for June 27, 2025
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water continues to make significant progress in its mission to eliminate PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from local drinking water, with multiple treatment facilities already online and more scheduled to launch throughout 2025 and 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water PFAS Treatment Facilities on Track for Full Operation by 2026
A Betrayal Hidden Beneath Our Feet
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Ridgewood NJ, Yesterday marked Earth Day, a time to celebrate and protect the environment. But what if, right here in Ridgewood, our own community is facing an environmental crisis—one not caused by nature, but by decisions made by public officials entrusted to safeguard us?
Continue reading On Earth Day, Ridgewood Residents Face Toxic Betrayal and Rising Water Costs
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood released details of its proposed $64.8 million municipal budget for 2025, highlighting key infrastructure investments and setting the stage for a public hearing and council vote scheduled for May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Continue reading Ridgewood Unveils $64.8M Municipal Budget for 2025: What Residents Need to Know
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has officially launched a major infrastructure project aimed at improving water service in the area near the Eastside Reservoir, also the future site of the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Main Replacement Project Underway Near Eastside Reservoir
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water crews will be working overnight to replace a water service line in Glen Rock, beginning Thursday, April 3rd at 10:00 pm. Work will take place in front of the Starbucks at 224 Rock Road, Rock Road and Glen Avenue intersection.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water crews will be working overnight to replace a water service line in Glen Rock
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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 NJ, Ridgewood Water has officially started the next phase of its PFAS Treatment Facility project, a major initiative to ensure cleaner, safer drinking water for residents.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Expands PFAS Treatment: Major Pipeline Project Underway
