Abstract
The editorial focuses on four major themes contextualized in a virtual
GeoHealth
workshop that occurred from June 14 to 16, 2021. Topics in that workshop included drinking water and chronic chemical exposure, environmental injustice, public health and drinking water policy, and the fate, transport, and human impact of aqueous contaminants in the context of climate change. The intent of the workshop was to further define the field of
GeoHealth
. This workshop emphasized on chemical toxicants that drive human health. The major calls for action emerged from the workshop include enhancing community engagement, advocating for equity and justice, and training the next generation.
Integrating additive and synergistic biological actions of water contaminants can address the issue of chemical exposure and health outcomes
Environmental injustice can be mitigated by inviting community stakeholders to participate in scientific‐based policy decision‐making
Community‐engaged research and action can facilitate policy decisions to safeguard drinking water and public health