Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
growth
of
global
plastic
production
and
the
associated
increase
in
microplastic
pollution
environment
has
attracted
increasing
attention
from
both
scientists
general
public.
Drinking
water
public
supply
systems
is
essential
for
human
life
therefore
ensuring
its
high
quality
a
priority.
aim
this
study
was
to
detect
identify
microplastics
drinking
systems.
Water
samples
were
collected
various
locations
across
Czech
Republic
during
two
sampling
campaigns
2021
2023.
A
total
58
580
particles
analyzed
using
μ-FTIR
(micro-Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy).
These
categorized
by
material,
shape,
color,
quantity.
Of
particles,
196
identified
as
microplastics.
Except
one
sample,
where
no
detected,
concentration
ranged
20
180
per
liter
first
campaign
120
second
campaign.
In
campaign,
fibers
transparent
predominantly
while
collection,
fragments
blue
more
common.
most
frequently
observed
materials
paper
with
polyethylene
coating,
terephthalate
(PET),
polyester
(PES).
This
also
provides
data
on
average
daily
intake
via
water,
calculated
2
2.1
MP/kg/day,
all
results
undergoing
statistical
evaluation.
Furthermore,
addresses
new
European
legislation
proposed
standardized
methodology,
which
represents
significant
step
toward
achieving
consistent
studies
and,
upon
adoption,
will
likely
influence
direction
research
water.
However,
discussed
study,
methodology
contains
several
problematic
aspects,
are
elaborated
upon.
With
planned
inclusion
EU
list
substances
be
monitored,
it
continue
collect
data.
confirms
presence
detailed
information
their
characteristics
supplied
Republic.
Highlights
Two
carried
out.
Microplastics
found
57
out
samples.
MP
concentrations
amounted
68.3
65
MP/L.
Material,
color
detected
identified.
Average
MP/kg/day.
Graphical
abstract
Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1188 - 1188
Published: April 15, 2025
The
risk
of
human
exposure
to
micro-
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
has
received
increasing
attention
in
recent
years.
Consumption
drinking
water
is
a
significant
route
MNPs.
While
previous
studies
focus
on
MNPs
treated
wastewater
or
final
effluent,
research
addressing
networks
(DWNs)
as
potential
secondary
sources
remains
sparse.
However,
how
DWN,
critical
component
transporting
from
treatment
plants
consumers,
contributes
contamination
underexplored
existing
studies.
We
extracted
keywords
reviewed
literature
using
bibliometric
methods
conducted
correlation
analyses,
revealing
four
clusters:
baseline
detection,
health
assessments,
nanoplastic,
treatment.
abundance
DWN
ranged
0.01
1.4
items/L.
varied
between
679.5
4.5
×
107
items/kg
when
calculated
based
sample
mass
(in
scales
debris).
Based
the
shape
polymer
composition
MNPs,
strongly
suspected
contribute
tap
water.
also
main
mechanisms
for
formation
release
pipelines,
including
mechanical
forces,
hammer
effects,
chemical
aging.
Our
review
highlighted
current
gaps
MNP
DWN.
It
will
understanding
contribution
provide
framework
future
monitoring
efforts.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: June 3, 2024
The
recent
detection
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
a
large
number
commercially
important
food
items
and
beverages,
including
tap
water,
has
drawn
significant
attention
because
direct
exposure
negative
health
effects
on
humans.
Nevertheless,
there
is
insufficient
information
microplastic
contamination
the
water
developing
countries.
In
present
study,
we
primarily
analyzed
supplied
samples
from
four
major
cities
Bangladesh
to
determine
characterize
MPs
using
stereomicroscope
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR).
Several
indices
were
employed
calculate
human
exposures
microplastics.
found
all
tested,
with
an
overall
mean
35.33
±
19.55
particles/L.
results
this
study
diverge
those
comparable
research
conducted
globally,
revealing
that
exhibited
higher
levels
compared
other
nations.
three
different
shapes
(fibers,
fragments,
films),
fibers
dominating
(96.2%),
98.1%
less
than
0.5
mm
size.
Six
colors
observed,
transparent
particles
dominant
(63.9%
observed
MPs).
FTIR
spectrum
analysis
revealed
two
types
polymers:
low-density
polyethylene
(LDPE)
high-density
(HDPE).
projected
daily
consumption
was
determined
be
2.65
per
person
day,
raising
potential
concerns
for
health.
findings
show
treatment
process
supply
system
inadequate.
Additionally,
sources
may
come
where
collected
linked
variety
anthropogenic
activities,
such
as
urbanization,
sewage
discharge,
industrial
waste
disposal,
runoff
catchment
areas.
