"Easy Tricks to Remove Microplastics from Your Drinking Water"

Researchers have found that boiling tap water for five minutes can remove over 80 percent of plastic contaminants, offering a simple and cost-effective solution to limit the concentrations of microplastics in drinking water. The study suggests that boiling water causes the plastic particles to become attached to limescale, particularly in hard water with higher calcium levels. While this method may help reduce human exposure to microplastics, some experts advocate for more proactive measures, such as modifying drinking water treatment plants, to limit the spread of microplastics in the first instance.