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Microplastics in drinking-water
Microplastics in drinking-water
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MARSDEN, Pete, Bart KOELMANS und Julie BOURDON-LACOMBE, 2019. Microplastics in drinking-water [online]. Genève. ISBN 9789241516198. Verfügbar unter: https://openumwelt.de/handle/123456789/5112
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Studies reporting the presence of microplastics in treated tap and bottled water have raised questions and concerns about the impact that microplastics in drinking-water might have on human health. This report critically examines the evidence related to the occurrence of microplastics in the water cycle (including both tap and bottled drinking-water and its sources), the potential health impacts from microplastic exposure and the removal of microplastics during wastewater and drinking-water treatment. Recommendations are made with respect to monitoring and management of microplastics and plastics in the environment, and to better assess human health risks and inform appropriate management actions, a number of key knowledge gaps are identified. © 2019 WHO