In just seconds, low-cost porous organic polymer can cut toxic metal concentrations in water to inconsequential levels
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 10:00
in Health & Medicine
Aquifers, lakes, and rivers that supply drinking water rarely contain metal contaminants. When water passes through service lines and home plumbing systems, however, corrosion can introduce small amounts of lead, cadmium and other heavy metals that are toxic to human health. Recently, the World Health Organization lowered the recommended lead concentrations in drinking water to 10 parts per billion (ppb) to help prevent accidental poisoning.