Building partnerships to understand health risks from water contaminants
Community Engagement Core
This study is working with communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties to help people understand the health risks of a water contaminant called 1,4-dioxane, especially for those living near polluted sites, so they can learn how to stay safe and make their voices heard about water quality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868593 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to create partnerships with communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York, to better understand the health risks associated with the water contaminant 1,4-dioxane. The initiative will focus on educating residents, particularly those near EPA Superfund sites, about the potential dangers of contaminated drinking water. By developing tools and resources, the project seeks to facilitate effective communication of risk information and foster community engagement. The goal is to empower residents with knowledge and strategies to improve public health and influence health policy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties whose drinking water is affected by nearby Superfund sites.
Not a fit: Patients living outside the targeted communities or those not affected by water contamination may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health outcomes by informing communities about water safety and influencing health policies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community engagement approaches have shown success in addressing public health issues related to environmental contaminants.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herz Kaminski, Iris — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Herz Kaminski, Iris
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.