Aug. 28, 2025: Science on Tap: Safe Drinking Water Access in Rural Regions: Progress and Pitfalls

August 28: We turn on the tap and expect clean water, but for many rural communities it’s not that simple. What is safe drinking water? Join Alasdair Cohen, an assistant professor of environmental epidemiology at Virginia Tech, as he unpacks what’s in our water, why it matters, and what’s being done to improve safe water access in the U.S., Central Appalachia, and beyond. You’ll also get a chance to test your knowledge with a fun, themed trivia game about drinking water.

Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech's chapter of Sigma Xi.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Erin Smith at erinsmith@vt.edu during regular business hours least ten days before the event.