Emerging Contamination

New York’s drinking water faces growing threats from a range of dangerous chemicals, including PFAS and other “emerging contaminants.” These substances, which are often unregulated, have polluted water supplies in communities such as Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh, Newburgh, and Long Island, leaving residents to deal with devastating health impacts.

Environmental Advocates NY is working to secure comprehensive, statewide testing of PFAS and other emerging contaminants so New Yorkers know what’s in their water. We also advocate for strict, health-protective drinking water standards to clean up contamination in public water systems, and for new funding to address pollution in private wells. We fight to hold polluters accountable for the damage they’ve caused and ensure they pay up to make communities whole.

We partner with residents in communities impacted by PFAS and other emerging contaminants across the state, helping them raise their voices in Albany and ensuring they have the tools and support they need to advocate for clean, safe water. As the federal government backtracks on safeguards against toxic chemicals, EANY will continue working to make New York a national leader on water quality protection.