A Citizen Science Approach to Evaluating Consumer Water Safety Concerns (2011-2022)

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2-2024

Publication Title

ACS ES and T Water

Abstract

Citizen science is utilized by the water industry to collect samples under the provisions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule. Citizen science was also used in Washington, DC; Flint, MI; St. Joseph, LA; and elsewhere to contradict official messaging regarding water safety, leading to increased media coverage, declared water emergencies, and financial relief. Herein, we share our team’s process for engaging citizens, including a retrospective analysis of outcomes and lessons learned for the small percentage of cases in which citizen concerns were confirmed.

First Page

1260

Last Page

1273

Volume

4

Issue

4

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