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WHO: Health risk of microplastics in water is low

Published on 22 Aug 2019 4:05:58 PM

Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a “low” risk to human health at current levels but more research is needed to reassure consumers, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a “low” risk to human health at current levels but more research is needed to reassure consumers, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Keywords:
drink, health, human, microplastics, plastic, water, who, world health organisation

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