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Distribution and Seasonal Variation of Microplastics in Tallo River, Makassar, Eastern Indonesia
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This study monitored microplastic distribution and seasonal variation in the Tallo River in Makassar, Indonesia, finding elevated microplastic concentrations tied to urban runoff and seasonal rainfall patterns in this densely populated city.
Attention towards microplastic (MP) pollution in various environments is increasing, but relatively little attention has been given to the freshwater-riverine environment. As the biggest city in the eastern Indonesia region, Makassar can be a potential source of MP pollution to its riverine area. This study aimed to determine the spatial trends, seasonal variation, and characteristics of MPs in the water and sediment of Tallo River, as the main river in Makassar. Water samples were collected using a neuston net and sediment samples were collected using a sediment corer. The samples collected contained MPs with an abundance ranging from 0.74 ± 0.46 to 3.41 ± 0.13 item/m3 and 16.67 ± 20.82 to 150 ± 36.06 item/kg for water and sediment samples, respectively. The microplastic abundance in the Tallo River was higher in the dry season and tended to increase towards the lower river segment. Fragments (47.80-86.03%) and lines (12.50-47.80%) were the predominant shapes, while blue (19.49-46.15%) and transparent (14.29-38.14%) were the most dominant color. Polyethylene and polypropylene were the common MP polymers found in the Tallo river. Actions to prevent MP pollution in the Makassar riverine area are needed before MP pollution becomes more severe in the future.
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