Superfund Research Program
The Resilience of Low-Arsenic Aquifers and their Role in Reducing Human Exposure
Project Leader: Alexander F. van Geen
Co-Investigators: Benjamin C. Bostick, Ana Navas-Acien
Grant Number: P42ES010349
Funding Period: 2000-2021
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Characterizing Arsenic Exposure in Public Water Supplies and Private Wells
Research Brief - August 2021
A recent NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)-funded study revealed that while arsenic concentrations in community water systems (CWS) have decreased over time, certain populations are still vulnerable to elevated levels of arsenic.
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Clay Layers May Worsen Arsenic Contamination
Research Brief - July 2020
Layers of clay are widely thought to protect groundwater aquifers from above-ground contaminants. But according to a new NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) study, these clay layers may play a role in increasing groundwater arsenic contamination.