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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its first-ever national rule on Wednesday, April 10, to regulate the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. This rule mandates that public water suppliers across the United States must reduce the levels of PFOA and PFOS to a maximum of 4 parts per trillion by 2029.
One such water supplier, Ridgewood Water, is already making remarkable strides in meeting and surpassing these stringent requirements. Serving Glen Rock, Midland Park, Ridgewood, and Wyckoff, Ridgewood Water has been at the forefront of PFAS monitoring and mitigation efforts.
Even before regulatory action, Ridgewood Water initiated voluntary monitoring of PFAS levels and commissioned a PFAS Treatment Master Plan study in January 2019. This proactive approach enabled the timely implementation of treatment facilities, with the first facility operational in September 2019 and the second in August 2022. Construction of the remaining 10 treatment plants is currently underway, with an estimated cost exceeding $140 million.
Director of Operations at Ridgewood Water, Rich Calbi, emphasized the significance of their PFAS Treatment Master Plan. “Our plan not only ensured compliance with previous state standards but also positioned us to meet the new federal limits and surpass them,” Calbi stated confidently. “With our new treatment facilities, PFAS contaminants will be undetectable, placing Ridgewood Water far ahead of most in the state and the nation.”
Calbi’s dedication to water quality extends beyond Ridgewood, as he represented the New Jersey section of the American Water Works Association in Washington, D.C. during the EPA ruling announcement. Meeting with New Jersey congressional leaders, he advocated for funding and ratepayer affordability for essential water infrastructure improvements, including PFAS mitigation efforts.
Ridgewood Water’s commitment to excellence serves as a beacon of progress in the ongoing battle against PFAS contamination, setting a high standard for water suppliers nationwide.
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Bullshit.
Post of the day !
If only it was bull shit in the water, it would be an improvement.
Bullshit and boilerplate, the foundations of life……..
Ridgewood water was also suing a large number of companies for putting PFAS into the drinking water. This wasn’t a proactive move but a reactive one.
anything to not solve the problem and keep the money rolling in while it continues to poison the residents…
Hummm.
I believe it when the water starts tasting better . Until then, I wouldn’t trust anyone.
Most of the chemicals in your water have not taste. You are likely tasting the naturally occurring minerals or the very small amount of chlorine added as a disinfectant. IF RW hooks up to surface water regularly, you’ll be getting 4x the chlorine as surface water requires more treatment and this is mandated under state regulations.
YEARS BEHIND SCHEDULE.
STILL POISIONING US.
Actually, RW is well ahead of the mandated schedule. They have been out in front of this and got one the the first grant checks cut by EPA . . . $3 million in 2022 with more on the way.
I can read the annual reports.
You are full of $h!+
They are Behind schedule. Was supposed to be remediated already.
Sure , Sure. And the economy’s GREAT!