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In_The_Wind
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May 3, 2016
A State of Emergency has been declared in the City of Newburgh due to the discovery of a contaminant
Eyewitness News
Updated 25 mins ago
NEWBURGH, New York (WABC) -- A State of Emergency has been declared in the City of Newburgh due to the discovery of a contaminant in the water.
The State of Emergency was declared due to the discovery of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) in Silver Stream and Washington Lake. It can pose a potential threat to public health and safety. PFOS has been identified by EPA as an emerging contaminant of concern.
http://abc7ny.com/news/state-of-emergency-in-city-of-newburgh-due-to-contaminated-water/1319587/
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