Water
Water
The Ӱ community is exploring ways to ensure that the world’s water—from the vast oceans to a glass of tap water—is healthful, unpolluted, and abundant.
Did you know…
The human body is .
It’s recommended to per day.
An of water.
Working with water
Ӱ experts are exploring all aspects of water, from hydration to migration.
Aminta Ossom
Aminta, an instructor in Ӱ’s International Human Rights Clinic, shares why water is such a critical—and threatened—resource in Delhi, India, how the problem disproportionately impacts women, and what governments must do to respond.
Gina McCarthy
The former EPA chief talks about the progress of the Cuyahoga River, a river once so polluted it caught fire, which is now deemed clean enough to eat the fish from it.
Nikhita Obeegadoo
For her dissertation, Nikhita explored the stories we tell about oppressed and exploited migrants crossing oceans.
Protecting potable water
Between harmful chemicals, minerals, and pollution, providing safe drinking water requires constant work.
Pollution solutions

Filtering liquids with liquids
Based on systems found in nature, liquid-gated membrane filtration systems are being studied to improve wastewater purification.

Cleaning water off the grid
A portable water purifier in development by researchers at the Wyss Institute aims to make contaminated water safer to drink.