microplastics in hot water are 2 to 8 orders of magnitude higher than MPs in drinking water. Of course, ingesting microplastics from any source can lead to severe consequences.Studies have found that the ubiquitous nature of MPs affects “all spheres of life and ecology.” In humans, researchers found that exposure to MPs can lead to health problems such as: ADVERTISEMENT Despite this troubling discovery, researchers have found that clean drinking water can decrease these health risks.
While some people prefer filtered water to tap water, this latest study provides a reason to drink more of the latter. ADVERTISEMENT Researchers found that tap water contains trace elements and minerals which stop plastics from degrading into microplastics..
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