Study: 94% Of US Tap Water Contains Microscopic Plastic Fibers.

eports researchers who tested tap water from around the world found that over 80 percent of the samples contained microplastics. The contamination is “particularly high” in the US, where 94 percent of faucet water is affected. Samples taken from the US Capitol, EPA headquarters, and Trump Tower all contained the microscopic-sized plastic fibers. The study, commissioned by the data journalism website Orb and conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, revealed that “the highest rates of contamination was found in Lebanon and India, while the lowest occurred in Europe, where 72% of samples contained fibers.” According to Orb, scientists said most of the fibers come from clothes, upholstery, and carpets, “including particles released by the actions of washing machines and dryers.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2017/09/06/94-u-s-tap-water-contaminated-plastic-fibers-including-faucets-trump-tower/636662001/