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global health, human rights, international, lifecycle analysis, Microplastics, plastics, reproductive health, wastewater ", water contaminationMicroplastics in Drinking Water

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.

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World Health Organization
Published Aug. 28, 2019
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global health, human rights, international, lifecycle analysis, Microplastics, plastics, reproductive health, wastewater ", water contamination