Current Research

Below is a brief summary of current DWJL research projects. Click  the tabs on the right to explore each project in-depth.

Human Body Organ Systems Contaminants Framework

Goal: This project aims to assess how regulated drinking water contaminants within community water systems (CWSs) in the U.S. impact different Human Body Organ Systems (HBOS).

Research Assistants: Christopher Bozorgmehr (Lead), Minoli Fernando, Kaitlin Spiridellis, & Emily Murray (University of Missouri)

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Preetam Cholli & Dr. Yolanda J. McDonald

Student Alumni: Katherine Allison & Rachel McKane

United States Community Water System (CWS) Estimated Service Area Boundary (ESAB) Geospatial Database

Goal:The United States Community Water System Estimated Service Area Boundary (ESAB) Geospatial Database project seeks to develop a comprehensive database of available ESAB of community water systems in the United States. The primary goal of the project is to develop geospatial database that enables race/ethnicity, socioeconomic, water justice analyses at the community water system level rather than a larger unit of analysis such as municipal, county, or state-level.

Research Assistants: Kayla M. Anderson, Mariah D. Caballero, & Amy N. Podraza

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Yolanda J. McDonald, Dr. Douglas H. Fisher, Dr. Stacy Curry-Johnson, & Natalie N. Robbins

Student Alumni: Caroline Morkel