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
Attention Residents: The Stewart Air National Guard Restoration Advisory Board is looking for new members to fill community seats!Help advocate for full clean-up of our watershed and main drinking source (Washington Lake Reservoir).Meetings held quarterly with the Department of Defense and other stakeholders. ❗️See comments for links for info and application- DUE October 4th!***Atención residentes: ¡La Junta Asesora de Restauración de la Guardia Nacional Aérea de Stewart está buscando nuevos miembros para ocupar puestos comunitarios! Ayude a abogar por la limpieza completa de nuestra cuenca y principal fuente de agua potable (Embalse del Lago Washington). Reuniones trimestrales con el Departamento de Defensa y otras partes interesadas.❗️Consulte los comentarios para obtener enlaces de información y solicitud. ¡DEBIDO el 4 de Octubre! ... See MoreSee Less
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Application Espanol: www.105aw.ang.af.mil/Portals/6/documents/Stewart_RAB_Application_Spanish_2023.pdf?ver=UvqxX_o0vg9...
Overview Espanol: www.105aw.ang.af.mil/Portals/6/documents/RAB_Overview_Spanish_2023.pdf?ver=9Zm2GluG1uNnOsg9ppmYOg...
Overview flyer English: www.105aw.ang.af.mil/Portals/6/documents/RAB_Overview_English_2023.pdf?ver=33fAXVgEI-Io0pZJIdUIMQ...
Application English: www.105aw.ang.af.mil/Portals/6/documents/Stewart_RAB_Application_English_2023.pdf?ver=QJ29RLS_RFh...
Newburgh Clean Water Project and other PFAS Community members from around the nation joined together to fight for safe drinking water and to stop the flow of PFAS. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lewis Pugh swam the Hudson from end to end to draw attention to clean water sources. Here's a snippet of what he discovered. ... See MoreSee Less
Lewis Pugh talks about swimming the entire Hudson River on Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10
abc7ny.com
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