This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $12 million from the General Fund to the Village of Ridgewood for necessary drinking water infrastructure improvements aimed at addressing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution. The funding is intended to support the Ridgewood Water Department, which serves over 60,000 residents across Ridgewood, Midland Park, Glen Rock, and Wyckoff. The bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on ratepayers by preventing significant rate increases that would otherwise be required to cover the costs of these essential improvements.

The bill includes specific legal language that establishes a new state aid appropriation of $12 million for the Village of Ridgewood under the Department of Community Affairs. This funding is crucial for the community to enhance its water infrastructure and ensure safe drinking water for its residents. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.