Collaborative Research: Understanding How Tiny Particles Move Through Soil and Groundwater — NSF Award to University of Utah (UT,
Tiny particles such as microplastics, pathogens, and other contaminants are increasingly found in groundwater, raising concerns for drinking water quality and ecosystem health. Predicting how these particles move underground remains a major scientific challenge because existing models do not accurately represent how pa
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Understanding How Tiny Particles Move Through Soil and Groundwater |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2538202 |
| Awardee | University of Utah |
| City | SALT LAKE CITY |
| State | UT |
| Amount obligated | $427,930 |
| Principal investigator | William Johnson |
| Program | WaLCZ-Water, Land, & Crit Zone |
| Start date | 05/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Tiny particles such as microplastics, pathogens, and other contaminants are increasingly found in groundwater, raising concerns for drinking water quality and ecosystem health. Predicting how these particles move underground remains a major scientific challenge because existing models do not accurately represent how particles behave in natural soils. This project seeks to improve understanding of how very small particles travel through soil and groundwater, which is essential for protecting wate |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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