How To Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water
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7 Aug 2024
Scientists discovered an easy method to remove microplastics from drinking water using boiling and filtering
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The study involved adding nanoplastics and microplastics to both soft and hard tap water samples
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Boiling and filtering the water removed up to 90% of microplastics, depending on water type
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Hard tap water showed better results due to limescale trapping the microplastics during heating
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Even soft water removed about a quarter of the microplastics using the boiling method
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A simple filter, like a stainless steel mesh, can remove lime-encrusted plastic from the water
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Previous studies found various plastic fragments in potable tap water consumed daily in different amounts
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The researchers added extra nanoplastics to test the method, which effectively reduced their number
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Drinking boiled water could be a long-term strategy to reduce global exposure to microplastics
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The study suggests further research on boiled water's effectiveness in preventing microplastic intake
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The research has been published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters
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