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The Newburgh Clean Water Project (NCWP) is a nonpartisan grassroots group of Newburgh residents. We engage our community in advocating for Newburgh’s long-term access to clean drinking water, comprehensive health resources for those who’ve been affected by PFAS and lead, and the restoration of our watershed— now and for future generations.
We welcome all who are concerned about the health of our community and clean water security. We are grateful to collaborate with local and regional advocates as well as a national network of frontline communities. Together, we work to hold our government and PFAS manufacturers accountable, share resources, and create equitable water solutions that keep our communities healthy.
Archived Resources
PFAS Chemicals
PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of man-made toxic chemicals. (PFAS are sometimes also called PFCs, or perfluorinated compounds.)
Watch the film to find out what PFAS chemicals are, where they come from, what health effects they are associated with and what you can do about it!
Source: National PFAS CONTAMINATION COALITION
A National Issue
Tragically, the PFAS-contamination issues facing the City of Newburgh, NY are present and growing throughout the country.
"As of March 2019, at least 610 locations in 43 states are known to be contaminated, including drinking water systems serving an estimated 19 million people."
Source: Environmental Working Group
Polluters, particularly the Department of Defense and PFAS manufacturers, have not taken responsibility for the contamination, comprehensive cleanup or harm done to the public.
Our Allies
Newburgh Clean Water Project is informed by the work of these organizations and is honored to collaborate on our shared goals of clean drinking water, watershed restoration, and the health & economic wellbeing of our community.
Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance
Conservation Advisory Council
Throwback Thursday.We've been fighting the PFAS fight it seems for far too long. The arguments continue and still the science backs those fighting to ban PFAS as a class. There are NO safe limits❗️📣 Reminder: The Pentagon’s decision to delay 25yrs the PFAS clean-up measures at Stewart Air National Guard Base is UNACCEPTABLE!‼️ Come out October 21st, 2026 to the Newburgh Free Library for the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Posterboard session.4:30pm-6:30pm, followed by RAB mtg.****Jueves de recuerdos.Parece que llevamos demasiado tiempo librando la batalla contra los PFAS. Los debates continúan, pero la ciencia sigue respaldando a quienes luchan por prohibir los PFAS como grupo de sustancias. ¡NO existen límites seguros! ❗️📣 Recordatorio: ¡La decisión del Pentágono de retrasar 25 años las medidas de limpieza de PFAS en la Base de la Guardia Nacional Aérea de Stewart es INACEPTABLE!‼️ Asiste el 21 de octubre de 2026 a la Biblioteca Pública de Newburgh (Newburgh Free Library) para la sesión informativa con paneles (tipo póster) de la Junta Asesora de Restauración (RAB).De 4:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m.; a continuación, tendrá lugar la reunión de la RAB. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for the Posterboarding Session and stay for the latest Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting.Where: Newburgh Free Library When: October 21, 2026Time: 4:30-6:30pm with RAB to follow****Acompáñenos a la sesión de presentación de pósteres y quédese para la próxima reunión de la Junta Asesora de Restauración (RAB).Lugar: Newburgh Free LibraryFecha: 21 de octubre de 2026Hora: De 4:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m.; y seguido de el RAB. ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking forward to getting some answers at the RAB session on Oct 13th!