Microplastic Contamination in Karst Groundwater Systems

Samuel V Panno; Walton R Kelly; John W Scott; Wei Zheng; Rachel E. McNeish; Nancy L Holm; Timothy J. Hoellein; Elizabeth L. Baranski

doi:10.1111/gwat.12862

Microplastic Contamination in Karst Groundwater Systems

Samuel V Panno, Walton R Kelly, John W Scott, Wei Zheng, Rachel E. McNeish, Nancy L Holm, Timothy J. Hoellein, Elizabeth L. Baranski

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Groundwater in karst aquifers constitutes about 25% of drinking water sources globally. Karst aquifers are open systems, susceptible to contamination by surface-borne pollutants. In this study, springs and wells from two karst aquifers in Illinois, USA, were found to contain microplastics and other anthropogenic contaminants. All microplastics were fibers, with a maximum concentration of 15.2 particles/L. The presence of microplastic was consistent with other parameters, including phosphate, chloride and triclosan, suggesting septic effluent as a source. More studies are needed on microplastic sources, abundance, and impacts on karst ecosystems.

Original language	American English
Journal	Ground Water
Volume	57
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/gwat.12862
State	Published - Mar 1 2019

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