Purdue University

How water can turn toxic in the wake of a wildfire

Paid and presented by Purdue University.

When wildfires burn out, the problems don’t end - and the damage can extend far beyond visible destruction to the water infrastructure we rely on. By testing water supplies and revealing contamination in the wake of wildfires, learn how researchers are connecting communities to their water systems and helping them rebuild safely.

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