Boiling Tap Water Effectively Removes Microplastics, Study Finds

A recent study by researchers at the University of Guangzhou in China reveals a simple yet effective method for removing microplastics from tap water: boiling. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, demonstrates that boiling tap water, letting it cool, and then filtering it can eliminate at least 80% of nanoplastics and microplastics. This method is particularly effective in hard water, where the microplastics become trapped in calcium carbonate deposits formed during boiling. While bottled water contains significantly more microplastics, this technique offers a practical solution for reducing exposure from tap water, addressing a growing global concern about the impact of microplastics on human health and the environment. This simple method could significantly reduce human intake of these potentially harmful particles.