Microplastics throughout a tap water supply network

• Published in: Water and environment journal : WEJ Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 292 - 298
• Main Authors: Dalmau‐Soler, Joan, Ballesteros‐Cano, Rubèn, Ferrer, Núria, Boleda, M. Rosa, Lacorte, Sílvia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.05.2022
• Subjects: Analytical methods; Cabinets; Contamination; Drinking water; drinking water supply network; environment; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Fourier transforms; FTIR spectroscopy; Infrared analysis; Infrared spectroscopy; Microplastics; Plastic pollution; Polyamide resins; Polyamides; polyester; polyesters; Polymers; Polypropylene; polypropylenes; Polytetrafluoroethylene; risk; Sampling; silicone; Silicones; tap water; Transportation; water; Water supply

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of microplastics in drinking water along a large distribution water supply network. Tap water was collected in situ at sampling cabinets using an in‐line sampling procedure that provided a representative sample with minimal risk of external c...