First Review on Microplastic Contamination in Water and Sediment of Lakes in Vietnam: Present Status, Sources and Perspectives

Abundance of microplastics in surface water of tropical reservoirs during contrasted season, the case of Dau Tieng and Tri An, Vietnam

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Researchers found microplastics in the surface waters of two major Vietnamese reservoirs used for drinking water and irrigation, with concentrations influenced by nearby human activity and seasonal rainfall patterns. The findings suggest microplastics should be routinely monitored as a water quality parameter in tropical freshwater systems.

Microplastic Identification and Abundance in the Freshwater Resource—A Lentic Body

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Researchers examined microplastic abundance and types in a freshwater lake ecosystem, finding that these tiny plastic particles are accumulating in inland water bodies and pose a growing environmental concern for both aquatic life and communities that rely on freshwater resources.

Study on the distribution characteristics of microplastics in Lake Yanaka

Micro and Nanoplastics: Effect on Lentic Ecosystem

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Researchers reviewed how micro- and nanoplastics affect still-water ecosystems like lakes and ponds, where plastics can accumulate over time and disrupt aquatic organisms at the base of the food chain. These effects may ultimately impact water quality and the fish and wildlife that humans rely on.

Assessing Microplastic Pollution in Indian Lake Ecosystems: A Mini Review

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This mini-review synthesizes findings from the 12 Indian lakes studied for microplastic contamination since the field's 2017 inception in the country, examining contamination levels, methodologies, and pollution sources across surface water, sediments, and biota. Freshwater lakes are critically understudied relative to marine environments, and the lack of standardized methods across studies makes cross-comparison difficult—limiting effective policy responses.