Occurrence of Microplastics in Freshwater

Alessandra Cera; Luca Gallitelli; Giulia Cesarini; Massimiliano Scalici

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89220-3_10

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Occurrence of Microplastics in Freshwater

Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies 2022 6 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.

Alessandra Cera, Luca Gallitelli, Giulia Cesarini, Massimiliano Scalici

Summary

Researchers reviewed the occurrence and distribution of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems globally, finding that rivers, lakes, and groundwater are extensively contaminated from urban runoff, wastewater discharge, and atmospheric deposition, with cascading risks for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Study Type Environmental

Healthy freshwaters contribute to the conservation of a wide range of species and provide several ecosystem services indispensables for our society. However, freshwater contamination is an issue requiring awareness and management actions. Microplastics are one of the...

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