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Research shows pronounced frac out contamination of drinking water wells after New Freeport, PA disaster
A newly published paper from researchers at Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh has documented contamination of residential well water in New Freeport, PA water wells following a frac out event in June 2022.
Collaboratory awarded NSF Convergence Accelerator to track real-time water quality with satellites
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with government agencies (USACE and PA DEP), local organizations (Upstream Pittsburgh and UrbanKind), and national organizations (The Internet of Water Coalition and The Center for Geospatial Solutions), are piloting a decision support tool for a water managers and decision-makers with a long-term goal of improving equitable access to clean rivers for drinking, habitat, and recreation across the Ohio River Basin.
Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & Three Rivers Waterkeeper Release Analysis of Water Quality in Pittsburgh's Tributaries
In 2021 the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and 3 Rivers Waterkeeper received funding from the University of Pittsburgh's Year of Engagement Program to collect 100 sampl
Pitt Water Collaboratory and Women for a Healthy Environment Release Analysis of Allegheny County Water Systems
Water access is a fundamental human right. However, drinking water access in Allegheny County is fragmented and varied, supplied by a mix of 35 public systems and 1 privately controlled system.
May 2023 Watershed Sampling Day allowed for 44 samples of local tributaries
One of the main findings of our Water Quality Community Consensus Report was the limited amount of data on the tributaries coming into the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers. Understanding water quality across these less studied watersheds helps to inform advocates and communities seeking to address point source pollution and general stormwater runoff issues.
Join us in welcoming our new Director, Jon Burgess!
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory is excited to welcome Jonathan Burgess in the newly created position of Director. Started in 2017, the Water Collaboratory aims to bridge efforts in water research, governance, and action across the region.
Fall 2022 News from the Collaboratory
New research, upcoming events, and more!
Summer 2022 Newsletter - What is next for the Collaboratory?
Exciting job opportunity, big news from the Collaboratory, and student successes!