Drinking water at risk long after wildfires, study warns

PHYSorg
Mar 4, 2026, 5:50 pm192 pts
Canada's drinking water can remain at risk long after wildfires burn out, according to a UBC-led global review that found water-quality impacts often emerge months or years later—not just immediately after a fire. Researchers analyzed 23 studies across 28 watersheds worldwide, comparing pre- and post-fire…

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