Ridgewood Water

10/09/2026

As part of Ridgewood Water’s annual preventive maintenance program, utility crews will soon begin flushing all 1,767 hydrants in our four-town service area.

Hydrant flushing will take place from 9:00 pm to 4:30 am from October 11 through 16 (Sunday night through Friday morning) and October 18 through 23 (Sunday night through Friday morning).

During flushing, customers may experience temporary low water pressure or water discoloration. Discoloration is caused by mineral deposits dislodged during the flushing process and is not a health or safety concern.

If you experience discolored water, run cold water from the lowest tub or sink in your home for a few minutes until the water clears before doing laundry or running the dishwasher. Customers with home filtration systems are also encouraged to bypass them during flushing, as mineral deposits may accumulate in the filter.

Click below to view the estimated schedule of flushing routes.

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10/09/2026

Ridgewood Water offices will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12.

Please note that our water system operators are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week and remain available for water-related emergencies. If you experience a water emergency, please call 201-670-5520, extension 8.

10/02/2026

Members of the Wyckoff Township Committee recently joined Ridgewood Water for a tour of the Ames and Cedar Hill PFAS Treatment Facilities. The visit offered a firsthand look at the advanced treatment technology Ridgewood Water is using to remove PFAS from drinking water and the significant investments being made to strengthen water quality and reliability in the communities we serve.

We appreciate the Township Committee taking the time to learn more about this important work.

10/01/2026

Thanks to abundant rainfall over the summer and early fall, New Jersey has lifted the statewide drought warning that had been in effect since December 5, 2025.

All of the state’s drought regions will return to normal conditions except the Coastal South region, which is being moved from drought warning to drought watch status. The Coastal South region includes all Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties, as well as portions of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties.

09/25/2026

Unfortunately, storms can sometimes lead to power outages. If you lose power this weekend, please do not call 911 or your local police department to report the outage.

Report outages directly to PSE&G by calling 1-800-436-PSEG or texting “OUT” to 4PSEG.

For storm safety information, outage updates and restoration information, visit https://nj.pseg.com/outageandgasleaks.

09/24/2026

Today, Ridgewood Water hosted a meeting of the NJ Drinking Water Quality Institute.

Under the purview of the Commissioner of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, the Institute members are responsible for studying, evaluating and recommending Maximum Contaminant Levels or standards for hazardous contaminants in drinking water.

Richard Calbi, Director of Ridgewood Water, has been an active member of the Institute since 2020, and serves on the Treatment Subcommittee. After today’s meeting, members were given a tour of Ridgewood Water headquarters and the Ames PFAS Treatment Facility.

09/23/2026

Preliminary construction work on Glen Avenue is scheduled to begin today, September 23, in Midland Park, with construction expected to be in full swing by Monday, September 28.

Police officers will be on site to assist with traffic control and detours. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we undertake this critical water main replacement work.

For details, visit https://water.ridgewoodnj.net/water-distribution-upgrades/

09/21/2026

Ridgewood Water's Salem Well has been connected to the Eastside PFAS Treatment Facility, marking the final well connection and one of the last major steps toward bringing the facility online.

We expect the facility to be operational by the end of 2026, providing an additional 720,000 gallons per day of PFAS-free water.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

As part of Ridgewood Water’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality drinking water and maintaining reliable infrastructure, we will soon begin a major water main improvement project along Glen Avenue, from Highwood Avenue in Midland Park to Oak Street in Ridgewood.

The project will include replacing and upsizing aging water mains, as well as replacing water service connections, all within the public right-of-way. Homes within the construction area will be connected to a temporary above-ground water system while work is underway. Montana Construction, Inc., the project contractor, will notify affected homeowners in advance before their water service is transferred to the temporary system.

Construction is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, September 21, 2026, starting in Midland Park, and is expected to be completed in four to six months. Work will take place on weekdays between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Because this is a significant infrastructure project, traffic delays, detours and periodic road closures are expected. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible. Residents who live within the active construction area will continue to have access to their homes, and streets will reopen at the end of each workday.

Once the new water mains are installed, Montana will contact individual homeowners before replacing the Ridgewood Water-owned portion of the water service line serving their property. The contractor also will restore driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas and other features disturbed by the construction. Final roadway paving is expected to take place in spring or summer 2027.

We recognize that a project of this size will cause temporary inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation while these important improvements are completed.

Please contact Ridgewood Water at 201-670-5520 if you have questions or need additional information.