Temple Water, Health & Applied Microbiology Lab

We focus on microbial contamination of water and subsequent public health impacts. We are part of the Dept. of Epidemiology & Biostatistics.

[Temple Water, Health & Applied Microbiology Lab @WhamLab]

Does your baby or toddler drink well water? You're invited to a paid study. To learn more, visit https://t.co/qGJlDmL7DN.

[Temple Water, Health & Applied Microbiology Lab @WhamLab]

Check this out!
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“My hope is that this evidence would start to move that political needle and start to provide resources for these rural, often underserved families to have information and access to treatment in some way.” - Dr. Heather Murphy

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Did you know that 44% of the U.S. population depends on groundwater for its drinking water supply?

#WaterSavingWeek

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If you're in Bucks County, here's a fun event going on today! Here are the details: May 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dog Days at Elmwood Zoo - Bring your furry friend to the zoo!

[Temple Water, Health & Applied Microbiology Lab @WhamLab]

Fun Fact! Did you know that the amount of available groundwater is 20 to 30 times more than all of the lakes and rivers in the united states combined?

#DrinkingWaterWeek #Groundwater

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How did your family celebrate Earth Day? Let us know! #EarthDay2023

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Check this out! https://t.co/Sf34nPmHEU
#Groundwater #Wellwater

[Heather Murphy @GuelphWASHProf]

For those in Pennsylvania- more information on eligibility how to join the well water study can be found here: https://t.co/SeqDV2ibxO

[Heather Murphy @GuelphWASHProf]

@JasonKelce - I heard from a colleague you were interested in children's health and water quality in PA. Check out our study covered by @deannadurante @NBCPhiladelphia

For more info go to https://t.co/SeqDV2iJnm

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@NBCPhiladelphia @deannadurante For more information about the study check out our website: https://t.co/9VlNLCcpSi and take our eligibility survey to see if you can join: https://t.co/qTTJh1KqXx

[Heather Murphy @GuelphWASHProf]

Do you live in PA, have a well, and a child under 3 at home?

We are seeking participants for our well water study covered by @deannadurante tonight on @NBCPhiladelphia

Participants get a free UV device ($1000 value), gift cards and more. https://t.co/SeqDV2iJnm for more info.

[PA Chapter, American Acad Peds @pa_aap]

The Water, Health & Applied Microbiology (WHAM) Lab at Temple University is currently conducting an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial of the impact of private well water treatment on children's health in southeastern Pennsylvania. @WhamLab

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Researchers from TAU have found that coronavirus can be killed efficiently using UV-LED lights. Their hope is that this technology can be developed for use in air ventilation and water systems. You can find the press release here: https://t.co/ketPSkEJS3

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Read more about our new @TempleCPH @tuepibio study led by @GuelphWASHProf on @LancasterOnline!

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Temple University study aims to find health effects of drinking untreated well water https://t.co/8tgR7fd2WD

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Did you know that the EPA has a list of accredited labs where you can get your drinking water tested for contaminants? For Pennsylvania’s list, visit the link below! https://t.co/XWF1QxRDzn

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oTemple University’s College of Public Health recently posted a video on the most up-to-date information on COVID-19! https://t.co/BfB6xscZ83

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Fecal indicator bacteria are a broad group of organisms that can indicate a water source is contaminated. Some of these bacteria include E. coli and Total Coliforms (which we talked about on Tuesday)! To learn more, visit the link below! https://t.co/482YbwZMlq

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Coliform bacteria are a large group of bacteria that live in the environment. Although only a few species of coliform bacteria actually cause illness in humans, they can indicate if your water is being contaminated. For more info: https://t.co/g7jaNc6I4J

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Session recordings are now available! If you missed the live virtual summit you can now register to watch on-demand for 30 days. https://t.co/Zr79Wgt58j #AWWAVirtualSummit