Residents Encouraged to Attend and Ask Questions at Informational Session
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) are working to protect public health and environment as part of the comprehensive investigation to address drinking water contamination in the Petersburgh area. DEC and DOH are committed to keeping the community informed of the progress of the remedial investigation. New York State continues to evaluate the potential exposure pathways associated with the Taconic Plastics Superfund site and implement actions to prevent exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
DEC has scheduled a community availability session at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on October 28, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., to update the community about ongoing DEC and DOH efforts. The meeting will provide information about various aspects of the State Superfund investigation, water supply monitoring and treatment, fish sampling, air emissions permitting, and health monitoring programs. All investigation activities are complete at this time and a draft Remedial Investigation Report is scheduled to be submitted by the end of 2026. Please visit DEC’s website for more information about investigation and cleanup activities in the Petersburgh area.
What: Experts from DEC and DOH will be available for community members to interact with in a one-on-one format. Multiple stations will be set up at the Community Center with experts from DEC and DOH available at individual stations to detail specific various aspects of the cleanup and public health protection efforts. This format provides the opportunity for interested residents and community members to have specific questions answered. Learn more about the Community Availability Session format.
When: October 28, 2026, from 4 - 7 p.m. Attendees can arrive at any time during the session. Where: Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center, 71 Main Street, Petersburgh, NY 12138
If members of the public are unable to attend, they are encouraged to send comments and questions related to the project to Christopher Monaco or Ian Beilby at DEC’s Division of Environmental Remediation by email or call 518-402-9767.
Site-related health questions can be sent to Angela Martin at DOH’s Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation by email to BEEI@health.ny.gov.
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