What’s in my Water?

This website was created to present information about metals in water in a clear, engaging, and accessible way for a broad audience. Scientific research often contains important findings about environmental exposures and health, but that information is not always easy to follow outside of academic or professional spaces. Because these issues can directly affect local communities, people deserve clear and understandable information about what they may be exposed to and why it matters.

To use this site, begin with the contaminant explorer and click on any element to learn more about that metal. Each page explains what the contaminant is, where it may come from, how exposure can happen, and how it can affect health and the environment. The goal of this project is to help bridge the gap between scientific research and everyday understanding so that information about water quality feels more useful, relevant, and approachable.