Cross-sectional associations between drinking water arsenic and health outcomes in a South Texas Colonias pilot study
A pilot study in South Texas colonias investigated the relationship between low-level arsenic exposure in drinking water and resident health outcomes. While arsenic levels were below EPA guidelines, the study found that residents reported physical health scores significantly lower than the national average.
Why it matters
The study sheds light on environmental health disparities in marginalized communities, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring of water quality in underserved areas.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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