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Ramsey reports PFAS work and lead service-line replacement planning
Summary
Council members reported the borough is studying PFAS treatment options with engineering firm HQM, considering low-interest I-Bank loans for PFAS projects, and planning a lead service-line replacement program to comply with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection mandate to replace all lead service lines by 2031.
Council members told the meeting that per‑ and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in the borough’s well water have prompted engineering work to identify treatment solutions and budget options. HQM, the borough’s architectural and engineering firm, is collaborating with the Ramsey Water Department on treatment strategies for the well facilities.
Officials said the borough is considering low‑interest financing from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (I‑Bank) to support PFAS projects and related improvements. Separately, the board of public works is planning and implementing a lead service line replacement program to comply with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s mandate that requires replacement of lead service lines in the water system by 2031.
Why this matters: PFAS contamination and lead service lines are both public health and regulatory concerns; the borough’s actions will involve technical assessments, potential capital spending, and coordination with state agencies and financing programs.
What council said and next steps: Officials noted HQM is developing treatment options; borough staff will pursue applicable I‑Bank low‑interest loan opportunities and continue planning for the lead service line replacement program to meet the 2031 deadline. No votes or final funding commitments were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Quotes are taken from the meeting transcript and attributed to the speakers listed in the record.
