PFAS Contamination in New York

New York faces extensive PFAS contamination from military installations and industrial sources across the state. Stewart Air National Guard Base has created significant contamination in the Hudson Valley region, affecting groundwater and surface water systems that supply numerous communities. The contamination has reached private wells and threatens the Hudson River watershed, requiring comprehensive remediation efforts and alternative water supplies.

Watervliet Arsenal and other military facilities have contributed additional contamination throughout the state. New York's extensive industrial history, including chemical manufacturing in the Niagara Falls area and aerospace facilities on Long Island, has created numerous PFAS sources. The state's complex water supply systems, including the New York City watershed, require protection from both existing and emerging contamination sources.