Water Quality Work-Research

I met with JJ last week and she discussed her plans and expectations for me over the next week.

I will be working on a Lit. Review of the following topics:

• rural water systems
• U.S., Alabama
• Black Belt 
• problems associated with the water system
• efficient water systems
• Selma chalk formation (layer in Black Belt, keeps ground from perking, keeps well shallow/sanitation issues, where it is located in areas of groundwater and sanitation)
• data on failure of water systems 
• public health impacts

She explained the main goal of this project/lit review is to quantify impact of people's health as a result of water. 

I asked JJ about how the money will be awarded for the proposal and she explained this proposal will force legislation to fix the infrastructure problems. Essentially, this research will supply the EPA with the knowledge that something is wrong rural water quality and needs attention. 

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This past week my grandfather's health was extremely bad so I went home each day. My grandfather passed away on Thursday and everything has stood still. I have sent JJ a couple articles but not enough... I plan to send more later today.

Best,

Justinn