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Bottled Water's Nanoplastics Raise Concerns
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A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found alarmingly high levels of nanoplastics in popular bottled water, with an average of 240,000 plastic fragments per liter. The study used Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) microscopy to analyze the nanoplastics, revealing that 90% of the particles were nanoplastics, with nylon being the most common type. The team plans to investigate tap water for microplastics as well.
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How can the bottled water industry address the issue of nanoplastics and reduce their presence in bottled water?
What are the potential health implications of consuming water with high levels of nanoplastics?
What broader environmental and regulatory considerations arise from the presence of nanoplastics in water sources?
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