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

Department of Biology

Illinois State Geological Survey
Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 61820
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Champaign IL 61820
California State University, Bakersfield
League of Women Voters
University of Illinois at Chicago
Illinois State Water Survey
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
California State University
League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess

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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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