KINGSTON – Five local counties, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, and Westchester, are participating in the new Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program.
The program, led by the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), provides free testing for PFAS in private wells and offers rebates of up to $5,000 for whole-house treatment systems, up to $10,000 for connection to public water where available, and up to $1,000 for point-of-use treatment systems in certain cases. Property owners are eligible to apply for a rebate when PFAS concentrations are at or above drinking water standards established by the state.
Hudson Valley counties have a high number of private wells with potential for PFAS contamination, and therefore, more residents are at potential risk.
“PFAS contamination is a growing concern across the country, and this pilot provides our residents with free testing and meaningful financial support to keep their water safe,” Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said. “I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for championing this effort and to our state partners for making this important program possible. I also want to thank Public Health Director Eve Walter and her team for leading this pilot in our County, and for their dedication to protecting our residents’ right to clean water, as enshrined in the New York State Constitution.”
PFAS, per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of chemicals used in many household and commercial products. They can persist in the environment and have been detected in drinking water across the country. Applications can be submitted online at , which is the preferred
method. Paper applications are also available on the program website under “Documents”.
Rebate applications must be submitted after mitigation work is completed.
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