Microplastics in drinking water: quantitative analysis of microplastics from source to tap by pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

ABSTRACT: The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) in fresh surface water has raised concerns about potential human exposure through drinking water sourced from these environments. While MP research is advancing to understand the occurrence and fate of MPs in drinking water production systems, data based on mass concentration is scarce. This study assesses MP concentrations in the drinking water supply system of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) from source to tap, analyzing raw water from two freshwater sources (Lek Canal and Bethune Polder), treated water from two drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) (Leiduin and Weesperkarspel DWTPs), and household tap water samples from the Amsterdam distribution area. MPs ≥ 0.7 µm were identified and quantified using pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectro

SUBMITTER: Sefiloglu FO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662924 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature