Faucet and Drain Science: Explaining Water, One Drop at a Time
UIUC CEE students and Ran Mei
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When Lakes Turn Green: Harmful Algal Blooms and the Water We Drink
Harmful algal blooms are becoming more common in lakes and rivers. In this episode, Saliyah As-Salaam and Aden Weiss (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) explores what they mean for drinking water, public…
When the Cloud Gets Thirsty: How Data Centers Use Our Water
Data centers power the internet and AI—but they also consume enormous amounts of water. In this episode, Elias Hill and Ian McGuire (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) discuss how technological progress…
The Plastics You Can’t See in Water
Microplastics are everywhere—from the water we drink to the food we eat—yet most of them are too small to see. In this episode, Paul Sas speaks with Abby Jackman (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) about what…
Water From Source to Your Tap
Where does tap water come from, and what happens to it before it reaches your glass? In this episode, Gursi Nanda speaks with Elisha Zhi EN Foo (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) about the journey of…
When It Rains, Where Does the Sewage Go?
Why do some cities release wastewater into rivers during heavy rain, and how is that even allowed? In this episode, Justin Nalbach and Fouad Khalifa (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) explain combined sewer…
Why Does My Tap Water Smell Like a Pool?
Have you ever turned on the tap and noticed a smell that reminds you of a swimming pool? In this episode, Rae Zhu and Jubean Ahn (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) explore why chlorine is added to drinking…
The Science Behind Taste and Odor in Drinking Water
Would you drink water that smells unpleasant, even if it looks clear? In this episode, Cruz Hector, Catie Cappellin and Amanda Dobson (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) explore why drinking water can…
Science, Trust, and What’s Really in Your Glass
Is tap water really safe to drink? In this episode, Chen Yang speak with Ewangga Patrianada (CEE 437, Fall 2025, UIUC) about how drinking water is treated in the U.S., why contaminants like PFAS…
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Faucet and Drain Science: Explaining Water, One Drop at a Time has published 8 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Science.
Faucet and Drain Science: Explaining Water, One Drop at a Time is currently dormant with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 9m.
