Long Island community partnership on drinking-water contamination
Community Engagement Core
This project brings together residents, researchers, and officials in Long Island to share information and develop ways to reduce health risks from 1,4‑dioxane in local drinking water.
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-11126092 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you live in Nassau or Suffolk counties and are worried about contaminated drinking water, this project will invite you to join discussions with researchers and government agencies to share your concerns and local knowledge. The team will create clear, easy-to-use resources and communication tools tailored to residents, community groups, and local officials. They will hold meetings and workshops to explain risks, gather input, and co-design practical steps communities can take. The effort aims to build ongoing partnerships so communities help shape policy and response strategies for emerging water contaminants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are residents and community members in Nassau and Suffolk counties whose public drinking water may be affected by nearby Superfund sites, plus local stakeholders and officials involved in water safety.
Not a fit: People who do not live in the affected Long Island areas or who are seeking direct clinical treatment for unrelated medical conditions are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could help reduce exposure to 1,4‑dioxane and improve local public-health responses and policies to protect drinking water.
How similar studies have performed: Community engagement and tailored risk-communication programs have previously improved awareness and local responses to water contamination, though work specifically focused on 1,4‑dioxane is newer and still emerging.
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.