Sujay Kaushal | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

New Scoring Scale Tracks the Harmful Effects of Salt Pollution in Freshwater Streams and Rivers

New Scoring Scale Tracks the Harmful Effects of Salt Pollution in Freshwater Streams and Rivers
Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, Rock Creek among the waterways with salt levels exceeding water quality thresholds, according to new study led by University of Maryland scientists.
Road Salts and Other Human Sources Are Threatening World’s Freshwater Supplies

Road Salts and Other Human Sources Are Threatening World’s Freshwater Supplies
UMD-led study warns cascading effects of salts require coordinated management and regulation to avoid contaminating natural resources.
Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”

Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation and pollution management strategies.
North American Waterways are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline

North American Waterways are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation of road salt, fertilizers and other salty compounds.
Geology’s Sujay Kaushal Tracks Human Cost of Keeping Roads Ice-Free

Geology’s Sujay Kaushal Tracks Human Cost of Keeping Roads Ice-Free
Increasing water salinity from road salting may contribute to water pipe corrosion nationwide.
U.S. Cityscapes Show Consistent Patterns of “Urban Evolution”

U.S. Cityscapes Show Consistent Patterns of “Urban Evolution”
Urban waters record the salt in our food, cement in our sidewalks, UMD scientist says