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Microplastics Pollution in Urban Area and Rivers

用水と廃水 2018
泰雄 二瓶, 智哉 片岡

Summary

This study detected microplastics in drinking water samples from Riobamba, Ecuador, identifying multiple polymer types including polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene in treated tap water. The findings raise concerns about drinking water safety and the adequacy of treatment infrastructure in urban Andean communities.

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