Microplastics in small semi-industrial desalination stations and bottled waters: Human exposure and emerging health concerns

Key Points

• Microplastics are highly prevalent in bottled waters, raising health concerns.
• Evidence indicates that microplastics were detected in 55% of the bottled water samples analyzed.
• Assessment focused on small semi-industrial desalination stations to evaluate exposure risks.
• These findings support the need for regulations on bottled water quality regarding microplastics.