Lately, there has been more talk about microplastic pollution in aquatic resources, and not just in rivers or seas, but also in the drinking water we consume. Recent studies indicate the presence of microplastics in household water (9.24 particles per litre) and even higher levels in bottled water in PEC (4,889 particles per litre). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468584418300436?via%3Dihub
To open the debate on water, I would start with the invisible and tasteless contamination caused by microplastics, which, due to their size (5 microns), are capable of crossing the intestinal barrier. Are we aware of this problem? Do we have data from other cities that indicate the extent of the problem? Could we take small steps to minimise its effects on the human body? I’ll leave it there…