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PostMarch 13, 2019

Investigating the Flint Water Crisis

Health crises can arise from improper water treatment.  J-WAFS is deeply invested in addressing the health challenges associated with poor water quality, with several funded projects that address the issue, from E. coli test kits to low-cost water filters.  Others at MIT and across the region are also devoted to solving these challenges.  The MIT Water Club recently brought a researcher at the University of Rhode Island to present at their monthly Lunch & Learn series on February 14th to discuss his efforts to address one of the highest profile water quality crises in recent years that occurred in Flint, Michigan.

Read more on the J-WAFS website.

by Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS)
Topics
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