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Macro and microplastics in stormwater and combined sewer overflows in Paris megacity

HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe) 2019
Robin Treilles, Johnny Gaspéri, Mohammed Saad, Rabier, Alain, Jérôme Breton, Vincent Rocher, Rocher, Vincent, Guerin, Sabrina, Tassin, Bruno, Bruno Tassin

Summary

This French study quantified macro and microplastics in stormwater and combined sewer overflows in the Paris metropolitan area, identifying these urban discharge events as significant pathways for plastic pollution to reach aquatic environments. The results highlight the role of urban infrastructure and rainfall events in transporting plastic debris from cities to waterways.

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