Microplastics in U.S. Municipal Water: A Growing Concern

Microplastics, tiny particles from synthetic materials, are increasingly detected in U.S. water sources, including municipal drinking water.

While wastewater treatment plants effectively filter out most of these particles, smaller microplastics still find their way into tap water. Research shows that microplastics in water can carry harmful chemicals that may pose health risks, including reproductive issues and cellular damage. Moreover, plastic particles are being found in human bloodstreams, raising concerns about long-term exposure.

Experts urge federal action to regulate microplastics, emphasizing the need for enhanced water treatment technologies and stricter pollution controls at the source. Recent hearings in Congress have highlighted the potential risks and the importance of policy changes to limit plastic contamination in water.

For more details, read the recent Courthouse News article:

https://www.courthousenews.com/experts-urge-federal-action-to-keep-microplastics-out-of-drinking-water/#