Allendale says Veolia sought a rate increase; borough pursuing intervener status and PFAS treatment work continues
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At the Jan. 5 meeting officials reported that Veolia filed for a water-rate increase and that Allendale is working to register as an intervener; councilmembers also described ongoing New Street construction for permanent PFAS treatment and noted the borough still owns the site.
A council member reported at the Jan. 5 meeting that Veolia has filed for a water-rate increase and the borough is taking steps to participate in the proceeding.
"Veolia has put in for a water rate increase, and we are working as a team to ensure that Allendale is represented in those meetings," the speaker said, adding that staff had asked to register the borough as an intervener in the rate case and had reached out to Veolia to discuss contract parameters.
Council remarks also described construction work at the New Street site related to permanent PFAS treatment and emphasized that the borough retains ownership of that property while upgrades continue.
Speakers linked sewer capacity concerns to nearby Saddle River developments and said they will continue to follow neighboring planning-board proceedings where projects could rely on Allendale’s sewer infrastructure.
Ending: Officials said they will pursue formal participation in the rate case and continue coordinating with Veolia and neighboring municipalities on sewer impacts and treatment projects.