PFAS Exposures in the Newburgh Area
Blood Testing
The New York State Departments of Health (NYSDOH) collected blood samples from 3,500 participants in the Newburgh area in 2016 and 2017 in response to community concerns about exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and other PFAS in drinking water. The results provided information about levels of PFOS and other PFAS compounds in participants’ blood. It also provided information on how levels of PFOS in these communities compared to people living elsewhere.
Information Sheet Update November 2018, Biomonitoring Group-level Results (PDF) English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
State Health Department Offers Another Opportunity for Free PFAS Blood Testing
People of all ages can participate. Each member of your household who wishes to participate will need to sign up and complete a questionnaire.
- Sign up online
- Call us at (518) 402-7950 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Email beoe@health.ny.gov
After you complete a questionnaire, you will receive a test order and instructions to schedule your blood test at a local clinic. More information on Newburgh Area Blood Testing
The NYSDOH will analyze your sample and mail you your results. LabCorp and Montefiore St. Luke’s will not be able to tell you your results.
Fish Testing
The New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation have been conducting PFAS sampling in Newburgh and Hoosick Falls. More information on Fish Testing for PFAS.
Newburgh Catch and Release Advisory Handouts
- English (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Haitian Creole (PDF)
Newburgh Catch and Release Advisory Flyers
- English (PDF)
- Spanish (PDF)
- Haitian Creole (PDF)
More Information
- City of Newburgh Drinking Water
- New Windsor Private Well Sample Result Map
- New York State Information about PFAS in the Environment
- New York State Information about PFAS in Drinking Water
- New York State Information about PFAS in Private Wells
- New York State PFAS, Exposure, and Health Projects
Questions?
- Public drinking water in the City of Newburgh Water Department, Orange County Health Department (845) 291-2331, New York State DOH Bureau of Water Supply Protection, bpwsp@health.ny.gov, (518) 402-7650
- Private well sampling: Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation beei@health.ny.gov, (518) 402-7860
- Bood testing: beoe@health.ny.gov, (518) 402-7950
- Fish advisories: Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment, btsa@health.ny.gov, (518) 402-7800