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Trenton NJ, the Murphy Administration today issued a statewide Drought Watch, strongly urging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water as persistent dry and warmer-than-average conditions continue to stress the state’s water supplies.
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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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Garfield NJ,the city of Garfield has announced that it will take Dow Chemical Company and several other corporations to court, claiming they are responsible for contaminating the city’s drinking water. The lawsuit alleges that Dow, Vibrantz Corporation (formerly Ferro), Vulcan Materials, and other unnamed companies “designed, advertised, manufactured, marketed, distributed, stored, and/or sold 1,4-dioxane with the knowledge that this toxic compound would be released into the environment even when used as directed and intended.” Furthermore, the suit claims these companies failed to warn users about the dangers associated with the chemical.
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Trenton NJ, the Murphy Administration is reminding residents and businesses to use water wisely entering the summer season. Conserving water is always a good practice. However, it is especially important now as the state continues to experience a period of persistent dry weather.
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Ridgewood NJ, at the Village Council Public Meeting, of February 8, 2023, the Mayor and Council unanimously approved two bond ordinances to fund the next phases of the PFAS Treatment Master Plan. The companion funding ordinances of $42 million and $18.5 million will facilitate borrowing through the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for the four largest PFAS treatment facilities and the associated raw water mains to connect satellite wells to each treatment facility. These treatment facilities, producing upwards of 11.5 million gallons per day of PFOA and PFOS free water, will be located in Wyckoff, Midland Park and Glen Rock. A total of 10.4 miles of raw water main will be constructed to connect offsite wells to each treatment facility, raising the total amount of wells treated at all four facilities to thirty three. Ridgewood Water currently has PFAS treatment online for seven wells and will be adding an eighth well this summer.
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Ridgewood NJ, as previously reported on numerous occasions Ridgewood Water has limited watering to 2 Days per week . ODD numbered addresses may water their lawns, shrubs, flowers and trees on Tuesday and Saturday, and EVEN numbered addresses may do so on Wednesday and Sunday. No irrigation is allowed on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Irrigation shall be performed before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., to limit evaporation. Those with automatic irrigation systems and those with Smart Controllers may only water between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. You must register your Smart Controllers, on an annual basis, with Ridgewood Water.
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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
APRIL 3, 2023
7:30 P.M.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette issued a statewide drought watch as of August 9, 2022, and the Murphy Administration is urging residents and businesses to conserve water as persistent dry and hot conditions continue to stress water supplies throughout the state.
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Trenton NJ, The Murphy Administration today asked residents and businesses to conserve water as the state continues to experience a persistent period of hot and dry weather.
“According to the latest mailing, “Ridgewood Water has been aware of PFOA and PFOS detections and has sought to educate our customers for years…” So shame on me that I finally realized that we have been paying to be poisoned. We have been and will be forced to pay this Village owned company for its contaminated and unsafe water.”
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus to upgrade its Water Treatment System to remove all of these contaminates from our system even those below the standards.
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The water in your well can be contaminated in two ways. Either it could have impurities, bacterial growth, or rodent infestation, or the pipes may be dirty. In both cases, when it reaches your tap, it is not safe to consume anymore. If you have a private water well at home, then it is your responsibility to make sure the water is clean and pure.
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Ridgewood NJ, at 7:30 pm our Ridgewood Planning Board is hosting a public meeting on our new Master Plan. We will be answering your questions about the process and providing information regarding what to expect as we move forward with the new plan.
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One of the most important aspects that you have to be mindful of when maintaining your home is your plumbing. The plumbing runs all throughout your home, and any trouble or problems with it could lead to significant costs in repairs and damages. One solution you need to consider for certain problems is relining, as this can ensure your pipes are usable for the foreseeable future. Here are some reasons you might need your pipes relined.
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First of all, relax, this is really not as technical as it sounds. You don’t have to get a degree in “water safety measures” to be able to check the safety status of your drinking water; you just need to read a lot of reports.
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