Can a simple water filter cut disease in rural homes?

NCT ID NCT06120985

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study gave low-income households in rural Virginia and Tennessee water filters to see if they could reduce harmful germs and chemicals in their drinking water. Researchers checked water quality and tracked stomach illnesses in 76 homes. The goal was to understand if affordable filters can help communities without safe tap water.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • East Tennessee State University

    Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614, United States

  • Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States

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