Collaborative Forum on Microplastics Research
Abstract
This project convened a Collaborative Forum on Microplastics Research to meet four main objectives: 1) build institutional knowledge of microplastics in the water/wastewater utility community, 2) capture the state of science concerning microplastics in water, 3) foster increased collaboration and coordination among microplastics researchers, and 4) identify microplastics research needs. The forum was split into six sessions: occurrence, sampling, toxicology/health effects, analysis, treatment, and regulatory environment. Each session featured a group of speakers and was followed by a group discussion. The forum was convened at American Water’s Corporate Headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. Published in 2025.
Resources
WRF Collaborative Forum on Microplastics Presentation Slides
Presentation slides for the two-day forum on the state-of-the-science concerning microplastics in water and opportunities for research and collaboration. The slides have undergone modifications for publication purposes.
WRF Collaborative Forum on Microplastics Overview
Brent Alspach, Principal Investigator and Director of Applied Research at Arcadis, recaps the Microplastics Forum that took place as a part of WRF project 5318. Learn about the origin of...
