Water stays in the pipes longer in shrinking cities — a challenge for public health
The geographic locations where Americans live are shifting in ways that can negatively affect the quality of their drinking water.
Cities that experience long-term, persistent population decline are called shrinking cities. Although shrinking cities exist across the U.S., they are concentrated in the American Rust Belt and Northeast. Urban shrinkage can be bad for drinking water in two ways: through aging infrastructure and reduced water demand.
Professor Nancy Love receives NSF grant for research on drinking water
It all begins with an idea.Professor Nancy Love, in collaboration with Branko Kerkez and Wayne State University researchers, received a grant for research on drinking water and public health systems.
Water filters could increase bacteria in Flint water, researchers say
FLINT, MI - While the point-of-use water filters provided by the state clear lead from Flint drinking water, they actually have the potential to increase bacteria levels in the water, researchers say.
However, researchers weren't willing to say the potential bacteria posed a health risk to Flint water customers.
The Science Behind The Flint Water Crisis: Corrosion Of Pipes, Erosion Of Trust
Flint’s recent water crisis is a stinging reminder that the infrastructure we often take for granted has many vulnerabilities.
The crisis also underscores the complexity of providing communities with safe, high-quality potable water.