Welcome!
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
Pop in today 2-5pm!ADS Warehouse Newburgh105 Ann StreetSee the puppets, add to our community reflective water drops, learn about our advocacy. ... See MoreSee Less
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So many thanks to Processional Arts for making the Waterworks! making workshops fun, nuanced and exciting! This year, we'll be featuring our PFOS nemesis. Will we overcome it! Join in the processional on August 29th leaving #safeharborsofthehudsonudson at noon to find out!.#speedupthecleanupe#nopfaspleasel#cleanwaterisahumanrightr#EnvironmentalJustices#nbny#NBNYTake a chain of 8 carbons, add 16 flourines and 2 oxygens (not shown), add energy and a team of talented teen catalysts...and Eureka! You get one giant PFOS molecule, ready to prowl the streets of Newburgh, NY. Come see the rest of our community-built PFOS Kraken, along with a host of hopeful clean-water creations, at the 2nd Annual Waterworks Parade on August 29 @ Noon.Thanks to our visionary partners Newburgh Clean Water Project and Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy. www.waterworksparade.org ... See MoreSee Less
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