Microplastics in Yliki Lake, Greece: An Explorative Study

Microplastics can enter waters from surface run-off and atmospheric deposition. An exploratory study was undertaken to assess microplastic pollution in the natural lake of Yliki, an auxiliary drinking water reservoir supplying the network of Athens, Greece. Samples taken over the ~25 km2 area of the...

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Published in:Environmental Sciences Proceedings 2023-08, Vol.26 (1), p.112
Main Authors: Olga Cavoura, Evagellia Mavrou, Ioanna Damikouka
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
drinking water
human health
microplastics
water resources
Yliki Lake
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Summary:Microplastics can enter waters from surface run-off and atmospheric deposition. An exploratory study was undertaken to assess microplastic pollution in the natural lake of Yliki, an auxiliary drinking water reservoir supplying the network of Athens, Greece. Samples taken over the ~25 km2 area of the lake revealed the presence of fragments and fibers at three out of ten locations, possibly from agriculture in the surrounding area or fishing in the lake. The findings highlight the ubiquitous nature of plastics and the need for regulated assessment of water supplies for environmental and human health protection.
ISSN:2673-4931
DOI:10.3390/environsciproc2023026112