Microplastics found deep underground in UK waters

Fears for water quality as swimmers discover invisible microfibres in samples 400 metres underground

Invisible microplastics have been found almost 400 metres underground in UK water streams, according to the results of a citizen science project conducted by wild swimmers.

More than 100 outdoor swimmers in the UK became “waterloggers”, collecting water samples from their favourite place for a dip using empty glass wine bottles.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/21/microplastics-found-deep-underground-in-uk-waters

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