Multi-site PFAS Health Study-New York
@NYPFASStudy
This study aims to better understand how exposure to drinking water contaminated with PFAS may impact health in 2 New York communities.
Discuss “Something Between Us” by Anand Pandian, including a chapter on Newburgh, Hoosick Falls and their PFAS struggles. July 15th 6:00-7:30pm. Register here - sparkofhudson.org/upcoming-event…
The Times Union reported that DuPont has agreed to a settlement with Hoosick Falls residents. Read more here: timesunion.com/capitol/articl…
"Multi-Site Study of Communities with PFAS-Contaminated Drinking Water: Methods, Demographics, and PFAS Serum Concentrations", published in Environment International, is now available online. doi.org/10.1016/j.envi…
CDC/ATSDR MSS PFAS Open House July 28, 2025, 5:00-6:45pm EDT. CDC/ATSDR will discuss the Multi-Site Study of Communities with PFAS-Contaminated Drinking Water: Methods, Demographics, and Serum PFAS Concentrations QUESTIONS? Submit them IN ADVANCE to [email protected]
Learn about PFAS in Biosolids in this Three Part series from the SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government: rockinst.org/.../an-overvie…
If you consented to metals testing as part of the MSS study, you will receive a letter that shares these test results and explains what they mean based on available scientific information. If you/your physician have any questions, please contact the NYSDOH at 518-402-7950.
In November 2024, NYS DOH/DEC staff collected sediment core samples from the lakebed of Lake Washington. Analysis of these samples will help provide more information about the timeline of PFAS contamination. Chemicals and Health: New York State PFAS, Exposure and Health Projects
Remember to visit our website for up-to-date information on the Multi-Site PFAS Health Study including dates for community events, presentations, up-to-date scientific literature on PFAS and resources. albany.edu/cihs/pfas#tab-…
Join us this Sunday for an event hosted by @newburghcleanwaterproject. Representatives from our team will be sharing some results from the NYSDOH Community Biomonitoring that occurred in 2016 and some preliminary results from the MSS PFAS Health Study.
Learn more about Department of Defense (DoD) actions to address PFAS on and off bases at their website: (Photo by Matthew Sichkaruk on Unsplash) acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/pf…
The December 16, 2024 Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) meets meets virtually from 6-8p.m. There will be updates on the MSS PFAS health study timeline and DOH Biomonitoring Data analysis. For more info, visit: hoosickareacpwg.org
On December 11, 1980, Congress enacted The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), more commonly known as Superfund. (Photo by G. Schwan on Unsplash) Read more about it here: epa.gov/superfund/supe…
The December 16, 2024 Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) meets virtually from 6-8p.m. There will be updates on the MSS PFAS health study timeline and DOH Biomonitoring Data analysis. For more info, visit: hoosickareacpwg.org
Middle School Students! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the annual "Create a Watershed Superhero" poster contest. (Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash) Deadline Friday January 3, 2025. Learn more here: dec.ny.gov/get-involved/e…
Erin Bell presented about the health effects of drinking PFAS contaminated water at the Hudson River Watershed Alliance. View the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=GDQp5i…
On November 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm EST, the Department of Defense (DoD) is hosting a virtual information session to discuss DoD's actions to implement the Federal Drinking Water Standards for PFAS. (Photo by Alain Rieder on Unsplash.) Register here: dodpfascommunication.events.whova.com/registration/
On November 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm EST, the Department of Defense (DoD) is hosting a virtual information session to discuss DoD's actions to implement the Federal Drinking Water Standards for PFAS. (Photo by Alain Rieder on Unsplash.) Register here: dodpfascommunication.events.whova.com/registration/
The next meeting of the Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) will be Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30pm, in a public online-only meeting. The Restoration Advisory Board provides input about environmental cleanup at Stewart ANGB.
The next meeting of the Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) will be Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30pm, in a public online-only meeting. The Restoration Advisory Board provides input about environmental cleanup at Stewart ANGB.
The EPA document "PFAS Explained" provides a summary of PFAS information. final-virtual-pfas-explainer-508.pdf (epa.gov)
