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
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 807 - 807
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
widely
detected
in
urban
drinking
water
systems.
However,
the
presence
and
characteristics
of
MPs
mountainous
systems
with
independent
simple
filtration
facilities
have
been
overlooked.
In
this
study,
we
revealed
ubiquity
demonstrated
that
their
concentrations
increased
along
pipeline
length
Bainitan
Village,
Tiantai
County,
China.
The
facility
village
did
not
effectively
remove
most
MPs.
Polyethylene,
polyurethane,
polyethylene
terephthalate
were
dominant
polymers
samples
(72.32%
total),
while
polyvinylchloride,
prevalent
sediment
(74.00%
total)
reservoir.
Long
fragments
predominant
shape
all
samples,
majority
being
smaller
than
100
μm.
estimated
daily
intake
through
ingestion
was
highest
infants
(2.14-31.26
MPs/kg
bw/day),
compared
to
children
(1.41-20.67
bw/day)
adults
(1.05-15.35
highlighting
vulnerability.
This
emphasizes
need
for
advanced
treatment
regions.
It
also
underscores
necessity
government
attention
improve
safety
remote
areas.
Our
research
will
contribute
valuable
baseline
data
further
on
MP
exposure,
particularly
communities.
Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4)
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
have
gained
significant
attention
as
emerging
environmental
pollutants
due
to
their
widespread
presence
potential
health
risks.
In
recent
years,
these
contaminants
been
frequently
detected
in
drinking
water
various
beverages,
prompting
concern
about
sources
effects.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
occurrence
MPs
beverages
exposure
assessments.
MP
concentrations
vary
significantly
across
countries
regions,
influenced
by
diverse
factors
such
efficiency
treatment
plants,
level
pollution
sources,
condition
transportation
pipelines.
Another
critical
aspect
discussed
this
is
assessment
human
MPs.
Similarly,
daily
intake
shows
variation
different
regions.
Beyond
concentration
water,
an
equally
important
factor
quantity
consumed,
which
can
differ
much
two
orders
magnitude
between
studies.
These
variations
consumption
are
key
focus
article,
they
greatly
influence
estimation
exposure.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
limitations
current
research,
emphasizes
gaps
understanding
nanoplastics,
outlines
future
research
directions.
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
