September 2020 Spotlight
PROTECT Study shows increased levels of toxic chemicals in drinking water as a result of Hurricanes Maria & Irma
In a recent study evaluating the degradation of drinking water quality after Hurricanes Maria & Irma, PROTECT researchers found that strong winds and flooding caused increased levels of metals and organic micropollutants contamination in drinking water. Drinking water quality degradation in municipal and private well water systems arises due to impaired regional water cycles and/or damaged water treatment systems. Damage on the water treatment systems in Puerto Rico was caused by strong winds and flooding as a result of these Hurricanes, which can potentially cause long-term adverse health consequences within effected communities.
Where are Superfund Sites in Puerto Rico?
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In the News
- PROTECT Study exposes how severe hurricanes can lead to adverse birth outcomes
- Superfund Researchers Brown and Schaider collaborate on award-winning publication in the Journal Of Exposure Science And Environmental Epidemiology
- Former PROTECT Trainee Stephanie Eick receives award from ECHO Opportunities and Infrastructure Fund
- PROTECT Study shows increased levels of toxic chemicals in drinking water as a result of Hurricanes Maria & Irma
- Recent PROTECT Study uses Computational Modeling of Bubbles to improve electrochemical removal of chemical pollutants in water
- Project 3 Trainee Luisa Feliciano gives outstanding presentation on “Visual Design Consideration when Preparing Media” at recent Trainee Coffee Hour
PROTECT Calendar
Upcoming Events
2020 Annual SRP Meeting, December 14-15
Progress in Research Webinar: Vulnerable Populations, November 9
All Events Download the PROTECT Fall 2020 meetings & events calendar (updated 09/28/20)
