Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Water Quality, Pollutant Exposure and Health

Water quality, pollutant exposure and health are three important considerations when it comes to evaluating the safety of the environment. Water quality refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water, while pollutant exposure refers to how people are exposed to environmental contaminants. P…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 20× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2769-2264 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Water quality, pollutant exposure and health are three important considerations when it comes to evaluating the safety of the environment. Water quality refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water, while pollutant exposure refers to how people are exposed to environmental contaminants. Poor water quality and pollutant exposure can lead to adverse health effects, including skin and eye irritation, respiratory issues and other medical problems. With improved water quality, pollutant exposure can be reduced, resulting in improved health outcomes. Therefore, monitoring water quality and reducing pollutant exposure can help protect people from the potential risks of poor health associated with poor water quality and pollutant exposure. The health of a population is directly linked to the cleanliness of their environment, and it is essential for governments and citizens to prioritize water quality and pollutant exposure management in order to ensure a healthy population.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 20 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Water Quality, Pollutant Exposure and Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Water (ISSN 2769-2264).

Journal editorial board
Ruth Pereira · Portugal Miklas Scholz · United Kingdom Yukinori SATO · Japan

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