Is Your Water Safe? Ridgewood Water Utility Reveals Aggressive Plan to Remove PFAS “Forever Chemicals” by 2026
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Glen Rock NJ, Ridgewood Water, the utility serving several New Jersey municipalities, recently addressed local concerns at a meeting of the Glen Rock Activities Club. Neil Gallone, representing the utility, delivered a critical presentation focusing on two major issues facing the community: the long-term solution for PFAS contamination and the urgent need for community-wide water conservation during the current drought watch.
Clean Water Breakthrough! Giant Filters Land in Wyckoff and Ridgewood to Erase Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood Water has reached a critical milestone in its mission to deliver the cleanest possible water, announcing the delivery of advanced filtration vessels to two key treatment facilities in Bergen County. These massive installations mark the final major construction step before the new systems become operational next year, ensuring the removal of harmful PFAS “forever chemicals” from the local water supply.
This multi-million dollar investment underscores Ridgewood Water’s commitment to not just meeting, but surpassing the strictest federal guidelines for water purity.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a major development for safe drinking water in New Jersey, Ridgewood Water recently hosted New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Commissioner Michael Bange. The meeting focused on critical investments and projects designed to ensure clean, reliable water for the community, including the imminent launch of a new PFAS treatment facility.
Ridgewood NJ, Translation: The Ridgewood Board of Education would rather spend money on athletic field upgrades ($80k of funding being provided to Village of Ridgewood for lighting at Vets Field and additional funding set aside to address reconfiguration of athletic field at Benjamin Franklin Middle School) than improving water quality at school drinking fountains.
Cape May NJ, New Jersey’s shore and lake communities are summer-season ready for visitors, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette said today during the State of the Shore event in Asbury Park that followed his annual observation flight ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The Commissioner also encouraged visitors and residents to be mindful of the health effects of extreme heat this summer, a growing concern as climate change impacts worsen.
Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood Water will host an Open House event will be at the Ridgewood Public Library at 125 North Maple Avenue from 6 to 8pm, October 16th. The first of two Open Houses the second will be on October 24th at the Midland Park Fire House Social Hall 45 Witte drive Midland Park from 6 to 8pm. Ridgewood Water will discuss the PFAS service charge, lead pipes and other pressing issues.
New Jersey is facing a range of troubles, from surging food prices to infrastructure decline. When it comes to climate change, Montclair State University highlights a range of problems, too, from the buildup of cyanobacteria in New Jersey waters, increasingly hot summers, and increased numbers of floods. What control the state and government have over this is debatable but, as always, individual citizens can do a lot to get involved and improve the natural environment in New Jersey, and, in the process, quality of life.
Ridgewood NJ, The Graydon Pool facility is closed for the season, due to storm related conditions. Unfortunately, Graydon Pool water quality was compromised as a result of Hurricane Ida. Floodwaters breeching the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, coupled with stormwater runoff from adjacent roadways, resulted in unsafe water quality conditions.
Ridgewood NJ, “Our commitment to water quality includes keeping you informed about Ridgewood Water’s regular maintenance, system upgrades, and compliance with new and evolving regulations for drinking water. “ Ridgewood Water
Ridgewood Water will hold virtual Water Quality Open Houses on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 6:30pm, and on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 12:00pm (noon). Our professional staff and technical experts will provide information and answer questions about what we’re doing to provide our customers with quality drinking water. Instructions on how to participate will be posted soon on the Ridgewood water website https://water.ridgewoodnj.net/
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water customers will be receiving a Public Notification Supplement in the mail. A copy can also be accessed HERE. Should Ridgewood Water customers have any questions, please feel free to contact Customer Service at (201)-670-5520.
Upper Saddle River NJ, SUEZ announced today that recent water quality tests found the drinking water in its Northern New Jersey system meets federal standards for lead.
While the tests results are welcome news, SUEZ officials said the company remains committed to its effort to protect customers. The company is vigilantly working to remove the remaining lead pipes from the system and improve corrosion control treatment.
Trenton NJ, In response to reports demonstrating that the water supply is awash with pharmaceutical pollutants, Senator Michael Doherty (R-Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset) is renewing his call for action on legislation he has long-sponsored to protect families statewide from the harmful effects of consuming contaminated water.
Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood Water , “We have a responsibility to protect our drinking water supply from exposure to and contamination with toxic PFAS, and yesterday’s filing is just one step of many that we are taking towards fulfilling that responsibility. The companies that knowingly sold and promoted these products – despite recognizing that they would impact our drinking water – must be held accountable for the costs we will incur to remove them, and that is what this lawsuit is all about.
Oradell NJ, At a meeting in Jersey City today, Governor Murphy responded to criticisms of over brining our roads when there is no snow that he has no time for over-preparing critics. DOT’s salt overload however can temporarily turn freshwater bodies – from where we pull our drinking water – into something closer to seawater and cause more lead problems in our drinking water.
Westwood NJ,108 homes were sampled with 16 across Bergen and Hudson counties showing higher levels of lead than the federal standard. SUEZ, serves 53 municipalities in Bergen County and six in Hudson County .NJDEP records show that the SUEZ water system serves nearly 800,000 people in North Jersey.
Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi commented:
I just had a conference call with executives at SUEZ water regarding a report today that elevated lead levels were found in the drinking water of some homes in Bergen county. Out of 108 homes tested, higher than permissible lead levels were found in 16 homes. The elevated lead levels likely came either from older lead pipes that extend from water mains under the street into homes or from older lead fixtures in the homes. If you have a newer home or a new built construction you will not be impacted as lead products were no longer used in newer construction.
If you are a customer of Suez in an older home you can find out if you are served by a lead line by checking your account online at https://www.mysuezwater.com/njwq, visiting SUEZWQ.com or calling or emailing the customer service center at 1-800-422-5987 and [email protected],
Suez will test homes that are served by a company-owned lead service line for free.
In the event your home tests positive for lead above the acceptable government standards a water filter that removes lead will be provided free of charge.
Ridgewood water was effected by similar issues with some older homes in town.
