Extreme rainfall in Texas is significantly contaminating waterways with E. coli, disproportionately affecting communities of color. Xiaofeng Liu, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, has been collaborating with colleagues to track the timing and locations of extreme rainfall events, identifying where these storms have had the most severe impact on E. coli levels. Their research aims to pinpoint the communities most affected and explores how this data can inform targeted, equitable water management practices. Learn more about their findings in this research spotlight from Michigan News.
