PFAS Exposures in the Newburgh Area
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Blood Testing
The New York State Department of Health 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 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (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 Other Opportunities for Free PFAS Blood Testing
Same-Day Events
The State Health Department is holding same-day events for free PFAS blood testing in Newburgh. People who live or work in Newburgh can complete a short questionnaire and have their blood sample collected in one visit at the events listed below. Participants will receive their results in the mail.
Healthy Orange Farmers Market
- August 6, 2024, 10am-2pm
- August 13, 2024, 10am-2pm
Newburgh Armory Unity Center
- September 28, 2024, 9am-1pm
Register Online
People of all ages can participate in free PFAS blood testing. 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 Newburgh Area Blood Testing. The State Health Department will analyze your sample and mail you your results. LabCorp and Montefiore St. Luke’s will not be able to tell you your results.
- Sign up online
- Call us at (518) 402-7950 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Email beoe@health.ny.gov
More Information
- City of Newburgh Drinking Water
- New Windsor Private Well Sample Result Map
- New York State Information about PFAS in the Environment
- PFAS in Drinking Water
- PFAS in Private Wells
- Chemicals and Health: New York State PFAS, Exposure and Health Projects
- New York State Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch
Questions?
For specific questions about public drinking water
Contact: City of Newburgh Water Department, Orange County Health Department, phone: (845) 291-2331, or 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 well sampling
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
For specific questions about blood testing
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 fish advisories
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
