Project 5088
Defining Exposures of Microplastics/Fibers (MPs) in Treated Waters and Wastewaters: Occurrence, Monitoring, and Management Strategies
$300,621
Principal Investigator
Nicole Fahrenfeld
Research Principal
Lola Olabode, MPH, BCES
Contractor
Rutgers University
Research Impact
As reports of microplastic pollution increase, along with public interest in this topic, there is a need for clear guidance on microplastics management. This research will critically review microplastic occurrence data in water, fill in data gaps, provide media-specific sampling and monitoring guidelines, and use water cycle-scale mass balance to inform a decision making framework for microplastic reduction strategies.
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