Detection, Characterization, and Behaviour of Microplastics in Drinking Water Treatment Systems
Objective : Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as a significant environmental concern due to their widespread presence in freshwater sources commonly used for drinking water production. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of microplastics and evaluate their removal efficiency in various drinking water treatment plants located in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
Funding : Service de l’eau de la Ville de Lausanne
UNIGE Responsible : Serge Stoll, Angel Negrete Velasco
Partners : Service de l’eau de la Ville de Lausanne (Fereidoun Khajehnouri et Stéphanie Barbier)