Plastic particles in drinking water present ‘low’ risk — World Health Organization

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Stephanie Nebehay | Reuters
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Thu, 2019-08-22 05:01

GENEVA: Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a “low” risk to human health at current levels, but more research is needed to reassure consumers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Studies over the past year on plastic particles detected in tap and bottled water have sparked public concerns but the limited data appears reassuring, the UN agency said its first report on potential health risks associated with ingestion.

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