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MSU Works to Make Drinking Water Safer by Fighting Contaminants

MSU has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to better understand the amount of pathogens and disinfection byproducts in drinking water distribution systems and to assess associated health risks.
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More trained leaders needed to solve global water crisis

MSU is looking to address global water issues by developing a graduate training program to create a highly competent workforce with the broad technological, scientific and cultural skills needed to resolve current and future water challenges.
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Study Shows Machine Learning More Accurately Monitor PFAS in Michigan Drinking Water

Newly published research from MSU scientists demonstrates how regionally specific machine learning-based modeling more effectively monitors levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in Michigan drinking water compared to nationwide models.
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Increasing Crop Yield and Reducing Water Consumption with Precision Irrigation

Younsuk Dong, an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, has created a system that will improve irrigation and plant disease management.
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Climate Change Threatens Asia’s Water Tower

MSU researchers are identifying policy changes that need to happen now to prepare for the future impacts projected by climate models.
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Learning From the Meltwater Stonefly Before We Lose It

These alpine insects face a dire future, but MSU researchers are helping make sure we learn the valuable lessons they can still share.