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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
Did you know? Toxic PFAS plumes flowing from 63 bases have contaminated thousands of drinking water wells across the nation.The expected overall cost of cleaning up DOD contaminated sites is growing – by $8 billion in one year alone, to $38.8 billion!The DOD has so far declined to increase funding to accelerate clean up at these bases - despite a recent “interim action” policy directive to address plumes like these.Read more about what Environmental Working Group has found here: ... See MoreSee Less
Abandoned: Unsafe ‘forever chemicals’ levels in nearly 3,000 private wells near military bases
www.ewg.org
Across the U.S., the Defense Department has contaminated thousands of private drinking water wells with dangerous amounts of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. But the DOD has refused so...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Only 1.2% of the world's water can be used for drinking water. Water really is life and our most precious commodity. In the US today, groundwater protections vary widely state-to-state. Welcome to the #WaterWars."Dave Owen, a professor at UC Law San Francisco, said that, “If you know water is a shared resource, and nobody is restraining anybody else from pumping, you have a powerful incentive to get yours while you can.” He described groundwater regulation in the United States as “Swiss cheese.” "Without a local water source we can control, our community is beholden to the water market - where prices will shoot up as drinkable water becomes more scarce.Find out more with the #NYTimes #UnchartedWater series. ... See MoreSee Less
A Tangle of Rules to Protect America’s Water Is Falling Short
www.nytimes.com
The Times asked all 50 states how they police the use of valuable groundwater. Their answers reveal why the country is draining and damaging its aquifers so rapidly.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join these leaders from Newburgh Clean Water Project, Riverkeeper, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater , Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance and more as they call for the Air National Guard to #speedupthecleanup!Thanks to Outdoor Promise for the video!#CleanWater4NBNY#wewantourwatershedbackinnbny ... See MoreSee Less
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