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Microplastics found in UK tap water
Thomas Moore, science and medical correspondent Although levels are low there can be up to 10 particles every litre The World Health Organisation has called for urgent research on the risks of microplastic to human health after confirming that tiny fragments are found in drinking water. In its first assessment of plastic pollution the WHO concluded that there was evidence from 50 studies that microscopic particles are found in water and could be absorbed by the human body. Professor Peter Jarvis of Cranfield University, one of the report’s authors, told Sky News that tap water in the UK contains between zero and 10 microplastic pieces in every litre. But bottled water can contain “a few hundred”. “Where there is opportunity for water to interact with plastic material there is opportunity for plastic to go into the water source,” he said. “There are higher risks of exposure to plastics from bottled water than tap water. The evidence points to the cap itself as the main contributor to plastics in the water.” The WHO report says particles too small to be seen with the naked eye are likely to be absorbed by the human body but “firm conclusions” on the risk “cannot
Wellsys Launches Bottle Water Option
Wellsys now offers both Restaurants and Corporate a bottled water option. Not only does it eliminate the plastic bottle problem, but offers a beautiful sealed glass bottle option filled with the very best purified water (Officially tested. See “tests” on our website.) The best news is it gives you a great profit percentage. Call us to find out more. Ask for Robin