Hoosick Falls Area Drinking Water Response
Village of Hoosick Falls, Town of Hoosick, Town of Petersburgh and Washington County
The following is information about response activities by the New York State Department of Health to address local water supply concerns associated with PFAS, previously referred to as PFCs in DOH documents. More information about PFAS.
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.
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 Hoosick Falls Blood Testing.
About Ongoing State Health Department Activities
The State Health Department has been conducting activities in these communities in response to local water supply issues and concerns. Activities include:
- Consultation and advice to address community water supply issues
- Drinking water testing for affected public and private water supplies
- Activities to characterize and address exposures.
For More Information
For specific questions about biomonitoring
Email: beoe@health.ny.gov, phone: 518-402-7950 (Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), or write: State Health Department Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology, Corning Tower, Room 1203, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
For specific questions about cancer follow-up
Email: beoe@health.ny.gov, phone: 518-402-7950 (Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), or write: State Health Department Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology, Corning Tower, Room 1203, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
For specific questions about potential health effects
Email: btsa@health.ny.gov, phone: 518-402-7800 (Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), or write: State Health Department, Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment, Corning Tower, Room 1743, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
For specific questions about the public water supply
Email: bpwsp@health.ny.gov, phone: 518-402-7650 (Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), or write: State Health Department Bureau of Water Supply Protection, Corning Tower, Room 1110, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
For specific questions about private wells
Email: beei@health.ny.gov, phone: 518-402-7860 (Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm), or write: State Health Department Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation, Corning Tower, Room 1717, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237
