Microplastics in the drinking water of the Riobamba city, Ecuador
2019; Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Volume: 28; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.22630/pniks.2019.28.4.59
ISSN2543-7496
AutoresMarcel Paredes, Tito Castillo, Rafaela Viteri, G. Fuentes, Elba María Bodero Poveda,
Tópico(s)Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
ResumoThe city of Riobamba captures for human consumption groundwater from melting glaciers, from seven wells in the foothills of the Chimborazo volcano. The objective is determine the percentage of existing microplastics in drinking water distribution system. Sixty two samples were collected, analysed with a cellulose filter and Nile red dye. Then observed in a stereoscope, obtaining presence in 12 samples of the 62 analysed. The results of the analysis show that there is a 19% presence of microplastics.
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