New Jersey girl, 11, builds moss filter designed to remove 95% of lead from water

Nithya Tammana, an 11-year-old from New Jersey, has developed a moss-based water filtration system engineered to remove 95% of lead from water. The project serves as a practical application of her broader interest in environmental conservation and resource management.

Beyond her filtration invention, Tammana founded an initiative called Save Drop, which aims to address issues like water wastage. The organization has mobilized over 450 young participants to engage in water preservation campaigns and advocate for sustainable daily habits.