Microplastics in Water and Wastewater
This book covers the topic of microplastics in water and wastewater. The chapters start with introductory issues related to the growing interest in the scientific community on microplastics and the human water cycle and point out where the microplastics could interact with water. The subsequent chapters examine evidence of the microplastic presence in freshwater, such as in both rivers and lakes, in freshwater biota, and hazardous chemicals associated with microplastics in such systems.
Another set of chapters discuss the presence of microplastics in wastewater: their sources; their transfer through a wastewater treatment plant; the concentration of microplastics in effluents throughout the world; the plastic biomedia used in wastewater treatment plants and the effect on the surrounding environment of effluent wastewater pipes. These chapters also discuss the sampling methods, the sample treatment and analysis techniques used so far for microplastics in wastewater. Additionally, the presence of microplastics in sewage sludge and in soils irrigated with wastewater or fertilized with sludge are discussed. The possible impact of plastics and their additives on plants, microalgae, and humans are reviewed and presented in a critical way. Finally, a chapter summarizes all the relevant regulations and initiatives that point to the necessity of a global directive for the protection of the environment from plastic and microplastic pollution.
The topic of microplastics in freshwater systems and in wastewater has scarcely been studied and requires more attention. Microplastics in Water and Wastewater aims to bring these initial findings to the attention of a broader audience and especially to operators and managers of freshwater and wastewater systems. It will also be helpful to people already aware of the marine debris problem to understand the sources of microplastics in the oceans, from freshwater systems and wastewater treatment plants.
“All in all, the book is recommended for researchers and policymakers in the fields of environmental chemistry, civil engineering, city planning, waste management and toxicology. Furthermore, it is also worthwhile for those who are concerned about the effects of microplastics on biota and on humans.”
Professor Hideshige Takada, Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry (LOG), Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, International Pellet Watch
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Chapter 1: Plastics and microplastics in the human water cyclePDF LinkPDFByK. Katsanou;K. Katsanou1University of Patras,Department of Geology, Patras,GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:H. K. Karapanagioti;H. K. Karapanagioti2University of Patras,Department of Chemistry, Patras,GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:I. K. KalavrouziotisI. K. Kalavrouziotis3Hellenic Open University,School of Science and Technology, Patras,GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 4: Microplastics: Transport and removal at wastewater treatment plantsPDF LinkPDFByS. A. Carr;S. A. Carr1Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, San Jose Creek Water Quality Control Laboratory,Whittier, California,USASearch for other works by this author on:J. ThompsonJ. Thompson2Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, San Jose Creek Treatment Plant,Whittier, California,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 5: Method development for microplastic analysis in wastewaterPDF LinkPDFByA. Dyachenko;A. Dyachenko1East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Laboratory Services Division,2020 Wake Ave., Oakland, CA, 94607,USASearch for other works by this author on:M. Lash;M. Lash2Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) Microplastics Workgroup,USASearch for other works by this author on:N. ArsemN. Arsem1East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Laboratory Services Division,2020 Wake Ave., Oakland, CA, 94607,USA2Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) Microplastics Workgroup,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Evaluating wastewater effluent as a source of microplastics in environmental samplesPDF LinkPDFByW. Cowger;W. Cowger1Riverside, Environmental Science, University of California,Riverside,USASearch for other works by this author on:A. B. Gray;A. B. Gray1Riverside, Environmental Science, University of California,Riverside,USASearch for other works by this author on:M. Eriksen;M. Eriksen25 Gyres Institute,Los Angeles,USASearch for other works by this author on:M. ThielM. Thiel4Department of Marine Biology, Universidad Catolica del Norte,Coquimbo,ChileSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 13: The need for a global plastic strategyPDF LinkPDFByS. Kordella;S. Kordella1Department of Geology, University of Patras, Lab. of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography,GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:H. K. Karapanagioti;H. K. Karapanagioti2Department of Chemistry, University of Patras,GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:G. PapatheodorouG. Papatheodorou1Department of Geology, University of Patras, Lab. of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography,GreeceSearch for other works by this author on: