Brooke K. Mayer

Aug 16, 2023 | wcponline.com | Brooke K. Mayer

By Brooke K. Mayer, PhD, PEThroughout the course of our daily activities, humans are continuously exposed to a vast array of microorganisms, the majority of which are harmless or even beneficial. However, a small fraction of microorganisms, known as pathogens, cause disease or infection. Waterborne diseases are transmitted through ingestion of contaminated water, i.e., a fecal-oral route. These microorganisms are referred to as enteric pathogens, or those that infect the gastrointestinal tract.

Jun 5, 2023 | wcponline.com | Brooke K. Mayer

By Brooke K. Mayer, PhD, PEA classically titled chapter in Robert Glennon’s book Unquenchable¹ poses the question, “Shall we drink pee?” The majority response is typically no, although it depends on who is asked the question and in what context.

Apr 15, 2023 | wcponline.com | Brooke K. Mayer

By Brooke K. Mayer, PhD, PEThere are many things in nature you may not necessarily want to tangle with (fear-inducing images of quicksand, venomous snakes, or tornadoes may be flashing through your mind’s eye). Lead ought to be one of them.