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Boiling tap water may be solution to microplastics

Researchers at Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University suggest boiling tap water to reduce exposure to microplastics after finding it removes up to 90% of particles.
Despite efforts by water treatment plants, microplastics and nanoplastics remain challenging to remove, with advanced technologies being costly for less developed areas.
The efficacy of boiling water in reducing microplastics varies globally, as it removes 84% in hard water samples and 90% in very hard water samples.

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The Washington Post

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Science Daily

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