We focus on microbial contamination of water and subsequent public health impacts. We are part of the Dept. of Epidemiology & Biostatistics.
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For those in Pennsylvania- more information on eligibility how to join the well water study can be found here: wettrial.org
An NBC News 10 Philadelphia item features research by Dr. Heather Murphy (Dept. of Pathobiology, UofG & College of Public Health, Temple U) who is recruiting volunteers interested in learning about the microbial quality of their well water: tinyurl.com/uc4t5n8a
#OneHealth
ALT A still image from a video on NBC News Philadelphia showing Dr. Heather Murphy, Temple University and the University of Guelph, in front of a fume hood conducting tests on water samples.
Temple Water, Health & Applied Microbiology Lab retweeted
@JasonKelce - I heard from a colleague you were interested in children's health and water quality in PA. Check out our study covered by @deannadurante @NBCPhiladelphia
For more info go to wettrial.org
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/hea…
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Do you live in PA, have a well, and a child under 3 at home?
We are seeking participants for our well water study covered by @deannadurante tonight on @NBCPhiladelphia
Participants get a free UV device ($1000 value), gift cards and more. wettrial.org for more info.
A team from Temple University is asking people to participate in a study about what is in their water, specifically those with wells. @deannadurante has the details: on.nbc10.com/rZtHU5M
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The Water, Health & Applied Microbiology (WHAM) Lab at Temple University is currently conducting an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial of the impact of private well water treatment on children's health in southeastern Pennsylvania. @WhamLab
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Session recordings are now available! If you missed the live virtual summit you can now register to watch on-demand for 30 days. news.awwa.org/3i6xN6U #AWWAVirtualSummit
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New funds from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will translate into habitat restoration and more water filtration for several South Jersey counties. #FundtheDelaware southjerseyobserver.com/tag/…
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Times are tough, but Philadelphians are tougher. We never back down—we mask up! Make sure that you’re wearing a mask or face covering in public. #MaskUpPHL
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The mosquitoes that transmit WNV breed in areas with standing and stagnant water. Here are some simple steps you can take to eliminate standing water around your home. #FightTheBite
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The window for action is closing. The toll of climate change can now be counted in the number of people harmed. nyti.ms/39lHR9f
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#TBT but the message still applies! Stay safe by:
➡️ Wearing a mask in public
➡️ Washing your hands with soap and water
➡️Practicing social distancing
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Not sure what is considered low and high risk for COVID-19? This chart tells you all you need to know:
By: @xkcd
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Thank you to all the Pennsylvanians who are masking up.
We know masks are a critical tool in fighting the spread of #COVID19 – and we need as many people as possible to wear them when leaving home. #MaskUpPA nytimes.com/interactive/2020…
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DEP Issues Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ozone for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Southeastern Counties of Pennsylvania: bit.ly/2CPNBMd
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Breaking News: President Trump pivoted from rosy projections about the virus, saying it would “get worse before it gets better” and urging Americans to wear masks.
nyti.ms/3hhP5xE
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Do you have travel on the horizon? Be sure to follow the below steps, and check out these considerations from @CDCgov: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nco…
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Our wastewater may tell us valuable information about the prevalence of covid-19 without relying on testing... featuring, a very close up picture of my face @WHAMlab @tuepibio inquirer.com/health/coronavi…
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Assistant Professor Heather Murphy’s @WhamLab will partner with the city to determine if wastewater testing could be an “early warning system” for predicting COVID-19 outbreaks.
Via @PhillyInquirer:
Philly is testing its sewage for COVID-19, with help from Temple trib.al/l8e7hkf
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Fantastic, interesting article about the important work of the @TempleCPH @WhamLab @tuepibio and @shannonmarcail about tracing #COVID19 in wastewater. @TempleResearch @PHLPublicHealth – at Pennsylvania, USA
Our wastewater may tell us valuable information about the prevalence of covid-19 without relying on testing... featuring, a very close up picture of my face @WHAMlab @tuepibio inquirer.com/health/coronavi…
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You and @TempleWASHProf are amazing! Great work.
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#Philadelphia is testing its sewage for #COVID19 RNA and genetic material with the help of the @WhamLab in @TempleCPH. @TempleWASHProf Heather Murphy said this type of testing could become an “early warning system.”
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