PFAS Exposures in the Newburgh Area

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. 

State Health Department Offers Other Opportunities for Free PFAS Blood Testing until February 28, 2025

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.

Newburgh Round 2 sampling will end February 28, 2025.

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Questions?

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

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

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

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