Ridgewood Water Will Discuss New Regulations At Open Houses

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Water will host a series of open houses later on this year to learn about the utility’s compliance with new regulations for drinking water.

Officials from Ridgewood Water will also discuss system upgrades and maintenance performed on the utility’s infrastructure.

Officials will talk about regulations regarding man-made chemicals called Polyfluoroalkyl Substances that are widespread and persistent in the environment. New Jersey recently became the first state to adopt a stringent drinking water standard for substances of 13 parts per trillion.

Graphics, maps, and information boards will be posted during the open houses, and Ridgewood Water’s professional staff and technical experts will be available to speak one-on-one with participants on any water quality matter of interest. There will be no formal presentations.

Ridgewood Water serves 62,000 customers in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff, and Midland Park. The utility’s water mainly comes from underground wells, but it also purchases water from Suez Water. During peak summertime demands it also buys water from the Hawthorne Water Department.

“Ridgewood Water is committed to being proactive in its communications and transparent with customers and interested community members,” said Richard Calbi, Jr., Director of Operations at Ridgewood Water. “We are hosting these events to provide information and answer questions about what the utility is doing to provide customers with reliable, quality drinking water.”

The open houses will be held on the following days from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Oct. 2, Midland Park Firehouse Hall, 45 Witte Dr.
• Oct. 4, Wyckoff Public Library, Henry J. Shotmeyer Room
• Oct. 11, Ridgewood Village Hall, Anne Zusy Youth Center

An open house will also be held in Glen Rock, however officials did not announce when or where yet.

For more information, visit water.ridgewoodnj.net or call customer service at 201-670-5520.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com

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