Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct Siddhartha “Sid” Roy's current status as a student.



Virginia Tech students and researchers, including Marc Edwards, University Distinguished Professor, are featured on an upcoming episode of “NOVA,” the most-watched primetime science series on American television.

“NOVA: Poisoned Water” debuts on PBS on Wednesday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET and can be watched later online.

The film investigates what happened in Flint during the city's water crisis and "uncovers the science behind this manmade disaster— from the intricacies of water chemistry, to the biology of lead poisoning, to the misuse of science itself," according to NOVA.

"The water crisis in Flint has affected thousands of people, and we now know that many cities around the country are vulnerable," said Paula S. Apsell, NOVA's senior executive producer. "If we're going to tackle these problems, we have to understand why they're happening."

The story of Edwards' involvement in bringing Flint's water crisis to the forefront is well-known. After being contacted directly by Lee-Anne Walters, a concerned Flint resident and mother, Edwards and a team of more than 40 people helped residents conduct an unprecedented survey of water contamination in residents’ homes, which revealed high levels of lead and bacteria, such as Legionella, in the water supply, contradicting official reports that the murky water was safe.