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Council passes first reading of $6.75 million bond for water treatment at Wells 12 and 18
Summary
The council approved on first reading Ordinance 2026-026, a $6,750,000 bond to fund installation of water-treatment systems at Wells 12 and 18 (PFAS remediation); a public hearing is set for Aug. 11, 2026.
The Park Ridge Borough Council passed on first reading a $6,750,000 bond ordinance (Ordinance 2026-026) to authorize construction of water-treatment systems at Wells 12 and 18 in the borough's water utility. The mayor and council approved introduction of the ordinance and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 11, 2026.
Connie, speaking for borough staff, described the measure as an application to the iBank and said the funds will support water-treatment improvements; another council member noted that the ordinance will help fund PFAS remediation at borough wells. The motion to introduce and pass the ordinance on first reading carried on a roll-call vote with the council present voting yes.
Next steps: The ordinance will be published on the borough website and in the Bergen Record with notice of a public hearing on Aug. 11, 2026. If the council approves final passage after the hearing, the borough plans to proceed with contracting and iBank financing as described in staff comments.
Sources: Meeting proceedings, including Connie's description of the ordinance and council roll-call on July 8, 2026.
