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Impact of co-occurring chemicals and microplastics in natural water on degradation of antibiotics by combinations of membrane, enzymatic, and advanced oxidation processes
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Scientists tested whether other chemicals and microplastics found in natural water make it harder to remove antibiotics using advanced water treatment methods. Since leftover antibiotics and microplastics in drinking water may pose health risks, understanding what blocks their removal helps engineers design better treatment systems to keep our water supply safer.
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