Are microplastics in your drinking water? \xa0 Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of plastic waste. Microplastics range in size from 100 nanometers to 5 millimeters. To put their minuscule size into perspective, a single sheet of paper is about 75,000 nanometers thick! As plastic use increases, so does the threat of microplastics. Microplastics result from plastic products that break down over time and products that intentionally contain microplastics, such as facial scrubs, sparkly toothpaste, and paint.
Microplastics are a chief environmental concern today, and water is particularly vulnerable, as microplastics have been detected in the ocean, groundwater, tap water, and even bottled water. Most plastics don’t biodegrade. Instead, they break down into smaller pieces. Once they break down to a small enough size, they percolate through soil and enter groundwater sources. Microplastics have even been detected in Antarctic snow. Needless to say, they’re everywhere.
Fortunately, you can safeguard your drinking water with a water filtration system adept at reducing microplastics: Reverse osmosis, distillation, and ultrafiltration are the most effective. Keep reading to learn more about microplastics and how to combat this modern contaminant!\xa0
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