Ridgewood 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.

08/31/2026

Did you know that a leaking toilet can waste 200 gallons of water a day?

Be sure to check your toilets for leaks and make repairs promptly. One simple way to test for a leak is to place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank. If the color appears in the bowl without flushing, you likely have a leak.

Free leak-detection tablets are also available from Ridgewood Water. Call 201-670-5520 to request yours.

08/28/2026

Summer may be winding down, but water conservation is still important. A statewide drought warning remains in effect, and continued conservation is essential as we head into September.

Please continue to follow Ridgewood Water’s two-day watering schedule:

Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays and Saturdays
Even-numbered addresses: Wednesdays and Sundays
No automatic lawn watering: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Automatic irrigation hours: 3:00 to 7:00 am

Thank you for continuing to use water wisely. Every gallon saved makes a difference!

08/27/2026

Ridgewood Water is committed to the safety and trust of the customers we serve. All Ridgewood Water employees carry photo ID cards and drive vehicles clearly marked with our logo, making it easy to identify legitimate personnel whether they are performing routine maintenance, responding to service calls or working on an infrastructure project. If you have any doubts, simply ask to see the employee’s Ridgewood Water ID. A legitimate employee will be happy to show it.

08/26/2026

In observance of Labor Day, Ridgewood Water offices will be closed on Monday, September 7. 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.

08/19/2026

Vincent DiLieto recently joined Ridgewood Water as Superintendent, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the water industry. A Rutgers University graduate, he previously served as a utility foreman for Monroe Township, where he earned his T4 and W4 licenses and gained extensive experience in water treatment, distribution and collection systems.

In his new role, Vincent oversees Ridgewood Water’s distribution and treatment divisions, which encompass 53 wells and 31 treatment facilities currently being consolidated into 12 state-of-the-art facilities by the first quarter of 2027.

A public servant at heart, he has volunteered as a firefighter for more than 20 years and is also a water and wastewater course instructor at a local community college.

Vincent looks forward to leading a talented team, supporting operational excellence and helping to protect public health for the communities that Ridgewood Water serves.

Congratulations to Vincent on his new role, and welcome to the Ridgewood Water team!

08/17/2026

Choosing native plants instead of grass is a smart way to create a healthier, more sustainable yard. Consider this:

- Native plants are adapted to our local climate and soil, so they need less watering, fertilizer, pesticides and maintenance once established.

- They provide essential food and shelter for pollinators, birds and other wildlife.

- Their roots help reduce erosion, absorb rainwater and filter pollutants, while the reduced need for fertilizers and pesticides helps keep waterways cleaner.

- Native plants aren't just for wildflower meadows. They can work well in foundation beds, borders, ground covers, woodland gardens and more.

For more information about plants native to New Jersey, visit jerseyyards.org or npsnj.org.

08/14/2026

Next week, weather permitting, milling will begin on the streets in Midland Park where raw water mains were recently installed. Residents, please refer to the schedule shown and plan accordingly.

08/12/2026

Selling your home? Be sure to call Ridgewood Water at 201-670-5520 to schedule a final water meter reading.

When scheduling the reading, please have the following information available:

• Property address
• Current owner's name and phone number
• New owner's name and at least one form of contact
• Closing date
• Attorney's name and email address
• Who will be making the final payment: seller, attorney, title company?

Please schedule the meter reading three to five days before closing. In most cases, no one needs to be home for the final meter reading. Water service is not turned off at the curb when ownership of a property is transferred.