We are now offering free blood testing and providing educational materials so residents will have a greater understanding of their past exposure to PFOS."Ĭongressman Maloney said, "My neighbors in Newburgh deserve peace-of-mind after drinking contaminated water - working together with Governor Cuomo we ensured their drinking water is safe, but now folks should get their blood tested so they understand the extent of their PFOS exposure.
"To date, we have transitioned the City to a clean water source, and begun the process to construct a permanent carbon filtration system for the City's supply, paying for all the associated costs. "New York State has taken quick and decisive action to address contamination of the water supply in Newburgh," Commissioner Zucker said. Howard Zucker, together with US Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, today announced dates for initial blood testing for City of Newburgh residents with concerns about their past exposures to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and other perfluorinatedchemicals (PFCs) from the City's drinking water. (October 17, 2016) - New York State Health Commissioner Dr. NYS Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney Announce Initial Blood Testing Dates for Newburgh Residents Free Tests Will Provide Information on Exposure to PFOSĪlbany, N.Y.
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