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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Locations
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614, United States
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States
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