IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1414(1), P. 012024 - 012024
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
Major
cities
are
particularly
affected
by
the
escalating
issue
of
municipal
solid
waste
(MSW)
pollution.
Among
various
forms
waste,
plastic
is
especially
concerning
due
to
its
persistence
and
tendency
fragment
into
microplastics.
This
study
focuses
on
Jangli
River
located
in
Semarang
City,
Indonesia,
quantify
characterize
riverine
microplastic
pollution
assess
impact
nearby
a
MSW
Temporary
Processing
Site
(TPS).
Through
water
sampling,
field
observations,
laboratory
analysis,
we
identified
classified
microplastics
color
type,
determining
their
abundance
across
different
river
points.
Our
findings
reveal
correlation
between
proximity
processing
site
increased
levels.
Specific
hotspots
along
were
after
location
TPS,
highlighting
areas
with
highest
contamination.
research
underscores
urgent
need
for
targeted
interventions
manage
mitigate
secondary
pollution,
specifically
Indonesia’s
waterways,
advocating
effective
environmental
control
measures
protect
aquatic
ecosystems.
Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53, P. 101798 - 101798
Published: May 3, 2024
Indian
inland
aquatic
ecosystems.
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
been
identified
as
emerging
contaminants,
potentially
impacting
public
and
ecosystem
health.
This
comprehensive
review
discusses
the
current
state
of
knowledge
on
MP
contamination
mechanistic
process
understanding
in
It
highlights
gaps
regarding
data
methodological
differences
sampling
sample
processing
that
can
lead
to
contrasting
results.
Most
studies
reviewed
here
provided
evidence
water,
sediment
certain
indicator
species
ecosystems
at
specific
locations
times.
Significant
seasonal
variations
concentrations
for
pre-,
during
post-monsoon
periods.
We
found
only
a
few
considered
inherent
spatio-temporal
variability
concentrations,
intricate
interplay
with
hydrological
key
parameters
has
largely
overlooked.
However,
order
improve
our
how
MPs
are
transported
within
these
(e.g.,
river
networks)
decide
potential
pollution
mitigation,
it
is
imperative
link
concentration
physico-chemical
characteristics
information
such
flow
velocity
or
discharge.
will
provide
loads
help
establish
loading
functions
needed
better
understand
impacts
