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Septic System Pollution

This 2-minute informational video explains how septic systems work and what happens if they fail. Hear from MSU researchers and community experts about how better maintenance and monitoring can help protect Michigan’s water.
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Explore MSU's many degree programs and graduate fellowships in water.
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Learn how we collaborate with communities to find solutions to water-related challenges.
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Lansing is preparing to launch the first Bubble Barrier in the U.S., an emerging technology that uses a stream of air bubbles to push plastic out of the Grand River before it enters the Great Lakes.
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Understanding PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, what they are, how they affect us, where they come from, and what we can do.
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Research Spotlight: What happens when you cross a worm with a robot?

MSU Professor Xiaobo Tan and his team took inspiration from worms to create robots that easily maneuver through corrugated pipes which are vital for agricultural operations.