Kylie Boenisch-Oakes

Education: B.S., Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University; M.S., Environmental Engineering, CU Boulder

Area of Emphasis: Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Water Reuse

Research: Disinfection is a critical component of drinking water and wastewater treatment to destroy harmful pathogens. During disinfection, the disinfectant can react with organic matter and form a class of chemicals called disinfection by-products (DBPs), some of which are known to be harmful to human health. My research is centered around understanding the behavior of DBPs in the water distribution system and in buildings to inform regulations and protect public health.