Recent university research uncovered some potentially troubling concerns, regarding bottled water. Several hundred bottles were tested, encompassing a wide array of brands. What was discovered was that mico-filaments of plastic were endemic in the water-source. An average of ten plastic filaments per liter were discovered, none smaller than a hair follicle.

The World Health Organization was moved to voice concern and alert water-drinkers that an investigation would ensue. One of the concerns voiced was that the plastic could be a vehicle for other damaging elements. The UK Food Standard Agency has been quick to point out that there is usually a level that humans can tolerate, and the likelihood that the amount found in the bottles exceeds that limit is slender. It was also voiced, on a less encouraging note, that microscopic particles of plastic are known to abound in human environs already, polluting air, water and ground systems. A dying technique was used to screen the particles for study. And spokespeople for various health agencies have been quick to assure that more knowledge as to possible dangers will be given as they are made known.

Key Takeaways:

• Micro-filaments of plastic were found in the bottles, at a rate of about 10 filaments per liter.
• None of the filaments, which were detected by a dying technique, were smaller than a follicle of human hair.
• The World Health Organization has voiced concern and The UK Food Standards Agency has attempted to allay concerns by reminding drinkers that plastic is already an endemic human pollutant.

“Tests carried out at the State University of New York in Fredonia found that most of the 259 bottles of water assessed by researchers from 11 different brands were contaminated.”

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/bottled-water-safety-microplastic-particle-contamination-world-health-organisation-investigation-a8257511.html