Abundance, characterization, and health risk evaluation of microplastics in borehole water in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Microplastic pollution has become a global menace, and water, being a major "sink" for pollutants, represents a significant source of human exposure. This study aimed to assess the safety of borehole water in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, specifically concerning microplastic pollution. Water samples were collected from boreholes in selected areas, including Bayan Kara, Malali, Rafin Atiku, Aliero Quarters, GwadanGaji, FUBK Takeoff Site, Kalgo Market, and Tarasa. Microplastics were extracted from the water samples through filtration using glass fiber filter papers, and were subsequently subjected to spectroscopy and microscopy to determine concentrations, shapes, and polymer types. Health risks associated with the microplastics were also calculated. The results revealed that the samples from Taras

SUBMITTER: Yahaya T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11294667 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature