Student Collects Water Sample (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption A student collects a water sample following a chemical spill that contaminated the water supply for thousands of West Virginians in January 2014. An interdisciplinary team of researchers quickly sought and received a National Science Foundation RAPID grant to analyze samples. Credit West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.