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90% Of Drinking Bottled Water Could Contain Microplastics

Science Trends 2018
Juan Ramos

Summary

Researchers and the WHO assessed bottled water quality globally, finding that approximately 90% of commercially bottled water samples contain microplastic particles, undermining the common assumption that bottled water is a safer or cleaner alternative to tap water.

Bottled water has become an alternative to running water for many people around the world. There is a general belief that bottled water is healthier than running water in most places. But recently, the WHO has found that 90% of bottled water contains microplastics. According to The Guardian, there is currently a review by the

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