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Project #5088

Defining Exposures of Microplastics/Fibers (MPs) in Treated Waters and Wastewaters: Occurrence, Monitoring, and Management Strategies

$300,621
In Progress
Principal Investigator
Nicole
Fahrenfeld
Research Manager
Ms. Lola Olabode
Contractor
Rutgers University
Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs)
Microplastics
Monitoring
Risk Assessment

Abstract

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.