NJ S1179

Bill

Makes supplemental appropriation of $12 million to Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements related to per- and poly-fluoralkyl substance pollution.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would appropriate $12 million from the General Fund to the Village of Ridgewood in Bergen County to offset the costs of infrastructure improvements that are needed to mitigate per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution in the drinking water system. The Ridgewood Water Department, also known as Ridgewood Water, is a public community water system that serves over 60,000 residents in Ridgewood, Midland Park, Glen Rock, and Wyckoff. The sponsor's intent in introducing the legislation is to avoid the significant rate increases that Ridgewood Water would otherwise need to impose on its ratepayers in order to fund the PFAS-related infrastructure improvements.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $12 million from the state's General Fund to the Village of Ridgewood to help pay for necessary upgrades to its drinking water infrastructure. These improvements are specifically needed to address pollution from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, which are a group of man-made chemicals that can be harmful to human health and are found in many drinking water sources. The Village of Ridgewood's water system, known as Ridgewood Water, serves over 60,000 residents across four towns, and this funding is intended to prevent significant increases in water rates for those residents that would otherwise be required to cover the costs of these essential PFAS-related infrastructure projects.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Kristin Corrado (R)*, Holly Schepisi (R),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1179

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1179
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1179_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2694	Makes supplemental appropriation of $12 million to Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements related to per- and poly-fluoralkyl substance pollution.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee	Same As
A4287	Makes supplemental appropriation of $12 million to Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements related to per- and poly-fluoralkyl substance pollution.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee	Carry Over
S3331	Makes supplemental appropriation of $12 million to Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements related to per- and poly-fluoralkyl substance pollution.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Carry Over

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