The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $419,900 Project Grant to North Carolina State University under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to characterize microbial risks and the fate of contaminated floodwaters in coastal areas due to sea-level rise. The 3-year project aims to:
- Measure indicator organisms, pathogens, and microbial sources in tidal floodwaters to assess public health risks.
- Determine the movement of contaminated floodwaters into adjoining recreational waters using hydrodynamic modeling.
- Evaluate the contribution of tidal floodwaters to coastal water quality issues.
This research will provide foundational insight on how coastal communities encounter water quality hazards from tidal flooding, enabling environmental and public health agencies to develop mitigation strategies. No sub-awards are planned for this grant.
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