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Ridgewood’s Water Revolution: New Tech Targets “Forever Chemicals”

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Is the “Forever” in PFAS Finally Over?

Photo courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For years, the term “PFAS” has sparked concern in households across the country. But in Ridgewood, the fight against these “forever chemicals” is entering a high-tech new phase.

This week, Ridgewood Water Director Richard Calbi joined forces with top minds from Veolia Water and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) at the NJ American Water Works Association (AWWA) conference. Their mission? To move beyond just “filtering” PFAS and start destroying it.

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Montvale Gridlock: Frigid Temps Trigger Double Water Main Breaks, Closing Major Roads

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Double Water Main Breaks in Montvale Turn Roads into Ice Rinks

photos courtesy of Mayor Mike Ghassali

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Montvale NJ, Montvale commuters are facing a frozen mess this morning as sub-zero temperatures push Bergen County’s aging infrastructure past the breaking point. Montvale Police have confirmed two major water main bursts within the last 24 hours, leading to significant road closures and hazardous icy conditions.

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