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Fish in a major South African river are full of microplastics
2022
Dalia Saad
Summary
The Vaal River in South Africa, which supplies drinking water and supports livelihoods for over 11 million people, was found to be heavily contaminated with microplastics throughout its fish populations. This finding underscores the threat microplastic pollution poses to freshwater food sources and drinking water security in densely populated river basins.
Study Type
Environmental
The Vaal River, which serves more than 11 million people, is considerably polluted with microplastics.